Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Comorbid Anxiety Disorders and Social Difficulties in Children with High-Functioning Autism: A Case Report |
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Authors: | Karen M Sze Jeffrey J Wood |
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Institution: | (1) Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Moore Hall, Box 951521, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA |
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Abstract: | A substantial proportion of children with high-functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger syndrome (AS) have one or more comorbid
anxiety disorders. Because anxiety disorders exacerbate the social difficulties and other functional impairments caused by
an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a need for efficacious treatments to address the clinical needs of youth with
this comorbid presentation. This article describes an evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment manual enhanced
to address the unique characteristics and clinical needs of children with ASD. A case study is presented in which CBT was
utilized in the successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl with HFA. The intervention was effective in reducing anxiety and
improving social and adaptive functioning. These findings suggest that an enhanced CBT approach may be a viable intervention
for children with comorbid HFA and anxiety disorders that should be further evaluated. |
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Keywords: | Autism Anxiety CBT |
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