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Ollendick, Thomas; Muskett, Ashley; Radtke, Sarah R.; Smith, Isaac – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring disorders for individuals with ASD. Several adaptations to cognitive behavioral approaches have been proposed for this population (Moree & Davis, 2010). The current study examined feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an ASD-specific adaptation of one-session treatment (OST) for…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Program Effectiveness
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Driscoll, Katherine; Schonberg, Michael; Stark, Melanie Farkas; Carter, Alice S.; Hirshfeld-Becker, Dina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
To address the paucity of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols available to treat anxiety in preschoolers with ASD, we piloted a family-centered CBT protocol in a series of 16 children aged 3-7 years with ASD and anxiety disorders and explored its feasibility and efficacy. Children were assessed at baseline, post-treatment (PT), and…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Preschool Children
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Flygare, Oskar; Andersson, Erik; Ringberg, Helene; Hellstadius, Anna-Clara; Edbacken, Johan; Enander, Jesper; Dahl, Matti; Aspvall, Kristina; Windh, Indra; Russell, Ailsa; Mataix-Cols, David; Rück, Christian – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder commonly co-occur. Adapted cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults with autism spectrum disorder has not previously been evaluated outside the United Kingdom. In this study, 19 adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder and autism spectrum disorder were…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification
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Rodgers, J.; Herrema, R.; Honey, E.; Freeston, M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is indicated as an important transdiagnostic process variable in a range of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is very common in autistic adults. This study evaluates a manualised treatment programme for autistic adults, which focused on IU. An eight session programme (CUES-A©) was developed and delivered to four autistic…
Descriptors: Autism, Adults, Program Effectiveness, Clinical Diagnosis
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Gobrial, Ereny; Raghavan, Raghu – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (IDs) are more vulnerable to experiencing anxiety disorders. Parental involvement in intervention is crucial for successful management of the interventions in the population of people with ASDs. This article describes the design and evaluation of parenting programme for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety Disorders
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Conner, Caitlin M.; Maddox, Brenna B.; White, Susan W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
Comorbid anxiety is common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and parents of children with ASD are more likely to have anxiety disorders. This study investigated the relationship between parents' state and trait anxiety and parent-reported internalizing and externalizing symptoms among adolescents (n = 30) with ASD, as well…
Descriptors: Comorbidity, Anxiety, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders