Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is designed to examine the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for treating core autism symptoms, social and emotional problems, and adaptive behavior deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALcognitive behavioral therapy
32 weeks of CBT, 1.5 hours weekly.
BEHAVIORALUsual community care
16 weeks of community care, 16 weeks of CBT, 1.5 hours/week.
Sponsors
Organization for Autism Research
University of California, Los Angeles
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
7 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 7 - 11 years of age * meet research criteria for a diagnosis of autism, Asperger Syndrome, or PDD-NOS * meet DSM-IV criteria for one of the following anxiety disorders: Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * If taking medication, have maintained a stable dose for 1 month prior to baseline assessment
Exclusion criteria
* child has an IQ of less than 80 * begin taking new medication(s) or current medication dose changes either (1) less than 1 month prior to baseline assessment, or (2) during the study period * for any reason the child or parents appear unable to participate in the treatment program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ADIS-C/P (Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule for Children and Parents) | 8 months (post-treatment) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioral observations of social responsiveness | 8 months (post-treatment) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed