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Effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy on anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders : a randomized controlled trial . We compared the effects of a 16-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) program and a Social Recreational ( SR ) program on anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders ( ASD ) . Seventy children ( 9-16 years old ) were randomly assigned to either of the programs ( n ( CBT ) = 36 ; n ( SR ) = 34 ) . Measures on child 's anxiety using the Spence Child Anxiety Scale -- Child ( SCAS-C ) and the Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale ( CGI -- S ) were administered at pre- , post-treatment , and follow-ups ( 3- and 6-month ) . Children in both programs showed significantly lower levels of generalized anxiety and total anxiety symptoms at 6-month follow-up on SCAS-C. Clinician ratings on the CGI-S demonstrated an increase in the percentage of participants rated as " Normal " and " Borderline " for both programs . Findings from the present study suggest factors such as regular sessions in a structured setting , consistent therapists , social exposure and the use of autism-friendly strategies are important components of an effective framework in the management of anxiety in children and adolescents with ASD .
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Intervention_Educational
cognitive-behavioral therapy
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Intervention_Psychological
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT )
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program
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Intervention_Psychological
Social Recreational ( SR ) program
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Intervention_Educational
CBT
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Intervention_Psychological
regular sessions in a structured setting , consistent therapists , social exposure
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Intervention_Psychological
autism-friendly strategies
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Outcome_Mental
Spence Child Anxiety Scale -- Child ( SCAS-C )
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Outcome_Mental
Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale ( CGI -- S )
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Outcome_Mental
generalized anxiety and total anxiety symptoms
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Outcome_Mental
CGI-S