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Yang, Yoon Jung; Chung, Kyong-Mee – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study developed and tested the effectiveness of an app-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program in alleviating anxiety among adolescents and adults with autism without co-occurring intellectual disability. Thirty participants from 15 to 35 years old were randomly assigned to either the intervention or waitlist control group, and self-…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Randomized Controlled Trials, Handheld Devices, Behavior Modification
Burke, Kylie; Dittman, Cassandra K.; Forbes, Elana J.; Eggins, Elizabeth – Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2021
The primary objective of the proposed systematic review is to answer the following research question: do parenting programmes for parents of adolescents impact adolescent mental health outcomes, positive development and the parent-adolescent relationship? This will be achieved by systematically searching for and synthesising the extant evaluation…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Evidence Based Practice, Parent Education, Parenting Skills
Vernon, Ty W.; Miller, Amber R.; Ko, Jordan A.; Barrett, Amy C.; McGarry, Elizabeth S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Adolescents with ASD face numerous personal and contextual barriers that impede the development of social motivation and core competencies, warranting the need for targeted intervention. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 40 adolescents to evaluate the merits of a multi-component socialization intervention that places emphasis on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Socialization
Ko, Jordan A.; Miller, Amber R.; Vernon, Ty W. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
There has been a significant increase in the development of interventions to improve the social competence and success of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The current investigation used direct observation and coding of social conversations as a rigorous method to further assess the efficacy of the Social Tools And Rules for Teens…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescents, Interpersonal Competence
Schiltz, Hillary K.; McVey, Alana J.; Dolan, Bridget K.; Willar, Kirsten S.; Pleiss, Sheryl; Karst, Jeffrey S.; Carson, Audrey M.; Caiozzo, Christina; Vogt, Elisabeth M.; Yund, Brianna D.; Van Hecke, Amy Vaughan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Depression is a common concern among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is often associated with social skills and relationship challenges. The present data, from a randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of PEERS® on self-reported depressive symptoms via the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) among 49 adolescents with ASD.…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Comorbidity, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Zhong, Connie S.; Melendez-Torres, G. J. – Health Education Journal, 2017
Background: Adolescents with asthma face unique challenges due to hormonal changes, psychosocial development and healthcare transition. Peer-led self-management programmes may increase treatment adherence and social adjustment by addressing these challenges. The purpose of this study was to assess whether peer-led self-management programmes…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Diseases, Peer Teaching, Self Management
Lang, Christin; Feldmeth, Anne Karina; Brand, Serge; Holsboer-Trachsler, Edith; Pühse, Uwe; Gerber, Markus – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2017
Background: Although most adolescents successfully manage the transition between childhood and adulthood, the speed and magnitude of these changes may exceed the coping abilities of a significant number of young people. For vocational students, additional responsibilities arise during the vocational school transition and the need to balance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Coping
Hearst, Mary O.; Shanafelt, Amy; Wang, Qi; Leduc, Robert; Nanney, Marilyn S. – Journal of School Health, 2018
Background: The purpose is to determine if altering school breakfast policies and the school breakfast environment will positively impact adolescent beliefs of the barriers and benefits of eating breakfast. Methods: There were 904 adolescents from 16 rural high schools, Minnesota, in the BreakFAST Study who reported eating breakfast fewer than 4…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, School Policy, High School Students, Rural Schools
Visser, Kirsten; Greaves-Lord, Kirstin; Tick, Nouchka T.; Verhulst, Frank C.; Maras, Athanasios; van der Vegt, Esther J. M. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2017
Background: Previous research underscores the importance of psychosexual guidance for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Such guidance is provided in the Tackling Teenage Training (TTT) program, in which adolescents with ASD receive psycho-education and practice communicative skills regarding topics related to puberty, sexuality, and…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sexuality
Osei, Gershon K.; Gorey, Kevin M.; Jozefowicz, Debra M. Hernandez – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2016
Background: Evidence of treatment foster care (TFC) and group care's (GC) potential to prevent delinquency and crime has been developing. Objectives: We clarified the state of comparative knowledge with a historical overview. Then we explored the hypothesis that smaller, probably better resourced group homes with smaller staff/resident ratios have…
Descriptors: Foster Care, Delinquency, Crime Prevention, Intervention
Newton, Nicola C.; Conrod, Patricia J.; Slade, Tim; Carragher, Natacha; Champion, Katrina E.; Barrett, Emma L.; Kelly, Erin V.; Nair, Natasha K.; Stapinski, Lexine; Teesson, Maree – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2016
Background: This study investigated the long-term effectiveness of Preventure, a selective personality-targeted prevention program, in reducing the uptake of alcohol, harmful use of alcohol, and alcohol-related harms over a 3-year period. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Preventure.…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Prevention, Alcohol Abuse, Randomized Controlled Trials
Harrison, Sayward E.; Li, Xiaoming; Zhang, JiaJia; Zhao, Junfeng; Zhao, Guoxiang – School Psychology International, 2018
Children of parents with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at-risk for a variety of negative outcomes, including poor educational achievement. The multi-level, resilience-based "ChildCARE" intervention has been found to yield short-term improvement in a number of school-related variables for children affected by parental HIV.…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Parents, At Risk Persons
McCarthy, Alyssa E.; Young, Jami F.; Benas, Jessica S.; Gallop, Robert J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2018
Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of school-based depression prevention programs in reducing depressive symptoms and improving functioning. This study examined whether these programs have positive effects on school-related outcomes. Students at 10 middle and high schools in New Jersey were randomized to weekly sessions of…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, School Counseling, Group Counseling
Musa, Titilayo Monsurat – Journal of Education and Practice, 2017
Adolescents' sexual risk-taking behavioural issues have generated concerns among parents, teachers and social workers. The study examined the effects of self-efficacy training programmes on adolescents' sexual risk-taking behaviour and also investigated whether socio-economic status and gender would moderate the effects of treatment on sexual…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Secondary School Students, Sexuality
Trudeau, Kimberlee J.; Black, Ryan A.; Kamon, Jody L.; Sussman, Steve – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2017
Background: An Internet-based relapse prevention supplement to adolescent substance abuse treatment programming is a promising modality to reinforce treatment gains and enhance recovery; however, an evidence base is lacking. Objective: To assess the efficacy of the online Navigating my Journey (NmJ) program. Methods: 129 adolescent-aged…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Recidivism, Prevention, Internet