Cognitive enhancement therapy for adult autism spectrum disorder: Results of an 18-month randomized clinical trial.

Shaun M EackSusan S HogartyDeborah P GreenwaldMaralee Y LitschgeShannondora A PortonCarla A MazefskyNancy J Minshew

Published in: Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research (2017)

Cognitive enhancement therapy (CET), an 18-month cognitive remediation intervention designed to improve thinking and social understanding, was found to be more effective than supportive therapy at improving mental quickness, attention, and employment in adults living with autism. Social understanding was equally improved in CET and supportive therapy. Cognitive remediation interventions are feasible and may confer significant functional benefits to adults with autism.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
mental health
healthcare
physical activity
working memory
mental illness