Topic: Mental Health Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Rehearsal pilot trial of a brief group treatment adapted for children with ASD. Cognitive behaviour therapy has been adapted to the cognitive profile of young people with ASD in a 7 session format pub
Sponsors
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 9 - 13 years old, boys and girls 2. Diagnosis of autism, ASD or Asperger syndrome 3. Ability in the average range (Full Scale Intelligence Quotient [FSIQ] greater than 70) 4. Sufficient spoken English to take part in assessments 5. Meeting criteria for anxiety disorder (as assessed by research team) 6. Parent/carer and young person willing to attend group CBT
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with severe conduct or attention problems, or oppositional behaviour, because of likely disruption to the group process.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Anxiety disorders measured with the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (baseline and 3 months) 2. Level of anxiety measured with Spence Children?s Anxiety Scale (parent, child) (baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Parent management strategies measured by the Child Development Questionnaire - ASD adaptation (baseline and 3 months) 2. Parent anxiety measured by the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (baseline and 3 months) 3. Children?s Automatic Thoughts Scale (baseline and 3 months) 4. Children?s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (baseline, 3 and 12 months) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed