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Published on: July 31, 2017
Characterizing community-based mental health services for children with autism spectrum disorders and disruptive
Lauren I Brookman-Frazee1, Robin Taylor, Ann F Garland
1Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, Rady Children's Hospital, 3020 Children's Way MC 5033, San Diego, CA 92123, USAlbrookman@ucsd.edu
Abstract:
This study describes the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with disruptive behavior problems served in community-based mental health clinics, characterizes psychotherapy process and outcome, and examines differences between children with ASD and a non-ASD comparison group. Results indicate that children with ASD served in this setting are high functioning and diagnostically complex. Certain research-based behavioral and cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic strategies were observed frequently, while parent training strategies and active teaching strategies were observed less frequently. The intensity or thoroughness with which strategies were pursued was relatively low. Outcome analyses indicate improvement in child symptoms and family functioning. Treatment delivery and outcome were similar for children with and without ASD. These findings represent the first detailed observational data characterizing community-based mental health services for children with ASD.
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