A randomized waitlist-controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy to improve emotion regulation in children with autism.

Jonathan A WeissKendra ThomsonPriscilla Burnham RiosaCarly AlbaumVictoria ChanAndrea MaughanPaula TablonKaren Black

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2018)

This study is the first transdiagnostic CBT efficacy trial for children with ASD. Additional investigations are needed to further establish its relative efficacy compared to more traditional models of CBT for children with ASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
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