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Cognitive behaviour therapy versus counselling intervention for anxiety in young people with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: a pilot randomised controlled trial

  • Suzanne Murphy
    ,
  • Uttom Chowdhury
    ,
  • Susan W. White
    ,
  • Laura Reynolds
    ,
  • Louisa Donald
    ,
  • Hilary Gahan
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Abstract

The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been explored in a number of trials. Whilst CBT appears superior to no treatment or treatment as usual, few studies have assessed CBT against a control group receiving an alternative therapy. Our randomised controlled trial compared use of CBT against person-centred counselling for anxiety in 36 young people with ASD, ages 12–18. Outcome measures included parent- teacher- and self-reports of anxiety and social disability. Whilst each therapy produced improvements inparticipants, neither therapy was superior to the other to a significant degree on any measure. This is consistent with findings for adults.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 3446-3457

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Volume 47, Issue 11)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 02/08/2017

Publication status

Published - 02/08/2017

ISSN

0162-3257

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/622558
  • Scopus: 85026788298

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