Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Adolescents With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cognitive Studies, Neurology, Psychiatric, Autism |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 9 - 16 |
| Updated: | 9/12/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2011 |
| End Date: | December 2018 |
In addition to the core symptoms, children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) often exhibit disruptive behavior problems including irritability, tantrums,
noncompliance, and aggression. This is a pilot study of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, also
known as Anger Control Training, in adolescents with high-functioning ASD. CBT teaches
children to recognize antecedents and consequences of problem behavior and to use emotion
regulation and problem-solving skills to reduce irritability, aggression and noncompliance.
This form of CBT has been well-studied in typically developing children with disruptive
behavior and we are investigating if this treatment can be feasible and helpful, with
appropriate modifications, for irritability and disruptive behavior in ASD.
(ASD) often exhibit disruptive behavior problems including irritability, tantrums,
noncompliance, and aggression. This is a pilot study of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, also
known as Anger Control Training, in adolescents with high-functioning ASD. CBT teaches
children to recognize antecedents and consequences of problem behavior and to use emotion
regulation and problem-solving skills to reduce irritability, aggression and noncompliance.
This form of CBT has been well-studied in typically developing children with disruptive
behavior and we are investigating if this treatment can be feasible and helpful, with
appropriate modifications, for irritability and disruptive behavior in ASD.
Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, or PDD-NOS
- presence of disruptive behaviors such as irritability and anger outbursts
- IQ above 80
- Unmedicated or on stable medication
Exclusion Criteria:
- medical or psychiatric condition that would require alternative treatment
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