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A Familiarization Protocol Facilitates the Participation of Children with ASD in Electrophysiological Research

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Cognitive-behavioral intervention with young anxious children.

Dina R Hirshfeld-Becker¹, Bruce Masek, Aude Henin

¹Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. dhirshfeld@partners.org

Harvard Review of Psychiatry

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Summary

Early cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promise for treating anxiety disorders in young children (ages 4-7). Adapted CBT protocols can improve symptoms and coping skills, potentially preventing long-term issues.

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A Familiarization Protocol Facilitates the Participation of Children with ASD in Electrophysiological Research

A Familiarization Protocol Facilitates the Participation of Children with ASD in Electrophysiological Research

Published on: July 31, 2017

Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Anxiety disorders in preschool and early elementary children risk later psychopathology.
Existing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols are primarily tested in older children.
Early intervention may prevent social and academic impairment from anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss adaptations for applying CBT to young anxious children.
To describe a manualized CBT intervention for children aged 4-7 and their parents.
To pilot this intervention in families with high risk for anxiety disorders.

Main Methods:

A manualized CBT intervention with child and parent components was piloted openly.
The study included nine families with children aged 4-7 years.
Children had multiple risk factors and often pre-existing anxiety disorders.

Main Results:

Eight of nine children showed significant improvement post-intervention.
Improvements were noted in the number of anxiety diagnoses and symptoms.
Children demonstrated enhanced ability to cope with feared situations.

Conclusions:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy protocols can be adapted for young children (4-7 years).
The manualized intervention showed promising results in a pilot study.
Further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm efficacy.