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Direct linkYu, Yue; McGrew, John H.; Boloor, Jorgina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The current meta-analysis comprehensively reviewed group-design studies of interventions designed to improve ASD caregiver psychosocial outcomes and explored potential moderators of effectiveness. Forty-one unique studies targeting 1771 caregivers met inclusion criteria. Overall, the interventions had a small positive effect in improving…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Caregivers, Psychological Patterns
Maddox, Brenna B.; Miyazaki, Yasuo; White, Susan W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Anxiety interventions involving social skills training and CBT for youth with ASD have shown promise, but few studies have examined the effects on social functioning or the maintenance of treatment gains. This study evaluated change in social skills during a randomized controlled trial of CBT and during the 1-year follow-up for 25 adolescents with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Anxiety
Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Lauren; Minshew, Nancy J.; Eack, Shaun M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) spend the majority of their lives as adults, and psychosocial interventions show promise for improving outcomes in this population. This research conducted a systematic review of all peer-review studies evaluating psychosocial interventions for adults with ASD. A total of 1,217 studies were…
Descriptors: Autism, Social Cognition, Intervention, Adults
Mandelberg, Josh; Frankel, Fred; Cunningham, Tina; Gorospe, Clarissa; Laugeson, Elizabeth A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcome of Children's Friendship Training, a parent-assisted social skills intervention for children. Prior research has shown Children's Friendship Training to be superior to wait-list control with maintenance of gains at 3-month follow-up. Participants were families of children diagnosed with autism…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence, Friendship
Lickel, Athena; MacLean, William E., Jr.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Hepburn, Susan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
The purpose of this study was to assess the cognitive skills of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thought to be necessary for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Forty children with ASD and forty age-matched typically developing children between the ages of 7-12 years participated. Groups were comparable with regard to nonverbal IQ,…
Descriptors: Autism, Intelligence Quotient, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy
Lehmkuhl, Heather D.; Storch, Eric A.; Bodfish, James W.; Geffken, Gary R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves exaggerated or excessive worry about threatening and non-threatening stimuli coupled with impairing rituals believed to reduce anxiety. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by impairment in social and communicative activities as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors. Approximately 2%…
Descriptors: Autism, Prevention, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Effectiveness
