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Suzanne M Murphy1, Uttom Chowdhury2, Susan W White3
1Institute for Health Research, University of Bedfordshire, University Square, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU, UK. suzanne.murphy@beds.ac.uk.
Abstract:
The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been explored in a number of trials. Whilst CBT appears superior to no treatment or treatment as usual, few studies have assessed CBT against a control group receiving an alternative therapy. Our randomised controlled trial compared use of CBT against person-centred counselling for anxiety in 36 young people with ASD, ages 12-18. Outcome measures included parent- teacher- and self-reports of anxiety and social disability. Whilst each therapy produced improvements in participants, neither therapy was superior to the other to a significant degree on any measure. This is consistent with findings for adults.
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