Cognitive behavioural therapy in children with autistic spectrum disorder
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Record ID 32004000230
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Authors' recommendations:
We were unable to draw reliable conclusions about the effectiveness or potential harms of CBT in children with autistic spectrum disorders.
We found evidence that CBT is a feasible treatment option in high-functioning children with ASD. Some children experienced improvements in coping strategies for anxiety promoting situations, behaviour, and social interaction after CBT. However, the lack of reliable controlled studies makes it impossible to attribute these effects to CBT, or to compare effects of CBT with other interventions.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Autistic Disorder
- Child
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
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