autism pervasive developmental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dimence (Deventer)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - adults (older than 18) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - normal intelligence with reasonable verbal comprehension - able to practice daily and to carry out homework tasks - score of 8 or above on the anxiety or depression scale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - previous treatment with mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy for ASD - too sensitive for a grouptherapy - a current psychotic of manic psychiatric condition or under influence of alcohol or drugs - a reasonable expectation of major changes during the intervention period (e.g. moving house, pregnancy, change of jobs)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the 2 primary outcome measures are depression and anxiety scores on the HADS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the secondary outcome measures are the negative and positive affect scores on the GMS, the degree into which the personal goals have been attained, and the change on the social responsivity. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed