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Specific Phobia, Fear, and the Autism Spectrum in Children and Adolescents: Adapting OST for ASD.

Thompson E DavisJustine Brennan
Published in: Clinical child and family psychology review (2024)
Fears and phobias are a common mental health concern for youth, and particularly for autistic youth. The following review briefly summarizes the extant literature on specific phobias and specific phobias in autistic youth. The evidence base is briefly highlighted pointing to the strong base behind behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments and techniques. A broad discussion of key evidence-based treatment findings is presented, leading up to the impactful work of Thomas H. Ollendick in researching Öst's One-Session Treatment (OST) with children and adolescents. OST for child specific phobias is discussed, and particular emphasis is given to this treatment's ongoing adaptation for use with youth on the autism spectrum.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • systematic review
  • intellectual disability
  • high intensity
  • transcranial direct current stimulation
  • prefrontal cortex