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Factors Influencing the Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Autistic Adults: A Survey of Community Mental Health Clinicians
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Maddox, Brenna B.; Crabbe, Samantha R.; Fishman, Jessica M.; Beidas, Rinad S.; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren; Miller, Judith S.; Nicolaidis, Christina; Mandell, David S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can improve anxiety and depression in autistic adults, but few autistic adults receive this treatment. We examined factors that may influence clinicians' use of CBT with autistic adults. One hundred clinicians completed an online survey. Clinicians reported stronger intentions (p = 0.001), more favorable…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
"I Wouldn't Know Where to Start": Perspectives from Clinicians, Agency Leaders, and Autistic Adults on Improving Community Mental Health Services for Autistic Adults
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Maddox, Brenna B.; Crabbe, Samantha; Beidas, Rinad S.; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren; Cannuscio, Carolyn C.; Miller, Judith S.; Nicolaidis, Christina; Mandell, David S. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Most autistic adults struggle with mental health problems, and traditional mental health services generally do not meet their needs. This study used qualitative methods to identify ways to improve community mental health services for autistic adults for treatment of their co-occurring psychiatric conditions. We conducted semistructured, open-ended…
Descriptors: Mental Health Programs, Community Health Services, Program Improvement, Adults