Change during cognitive and exposure phases of cognitive-behavioral therapy for autistic youth with anxiety disorders.

Andrew G Guzick Sophie C Schneider Philip C KendallJeffrey J WoodConnor Morrow Kerns Brent J SmallYe Eun ParkSandra L CepedaEric A Storch

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2022)

Results underscore the central role of exposure in the treatment of anxiety among autistic youth and question the utility of cognitive strategies without subsequent practice of these skills during exposure. Assuming a working relationship, therapists should consider moving through the preexposure coping phase of CBT quickly. Future research should evaluate the extent to which exposure can maintain its potency while minimizing coping skill preparation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

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mass spectrometry
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