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Published on: July 31, 2016
Group cognitive behaviour therapy for adults with Asperger syndrome and anxiety or mood disorder: a case series
Jonathan A Weiss1, Yona Lunsky
1Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. jonweiss@yorku.ca
Abstract:
Individuals with Asperger syndrome are at increased risk for mental health problems compared with the general population, especially with regard to mood and anxiety disorders. Generic mental health services are often ill-equipped to offer psychotherapeutic treatments to this population, and specialized supports are difficult to find. This case series used a manualized cognitive behaviour therapy group programme (Mind Over Mood) with three adults diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, who were each unable to access psychotherapy through mainstream mental health services. This review highlights the benefits of a cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) group approach for adults with Asperger syndrome and suggests some potential modifications to traditional CBT provision.
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