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Mindfulness-based therapy in adults with an autism spectrum disorder : a randomized controlled trial . Research shows that depression and anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric concern in autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) . Mindfulness-based therapy ( MBT ) has been found effective in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms , however research in autism is limited . Therefore , we examined the effects of a modified MBT protocol ( MBT-AS ) in high-functioning adults with ASD . 42 participants were randomized into a 9-week MBT-AS training or a wait-list control group . Results showed a significant reduction in depression , anxiety and rumination in the intervention group , as opposed to the control group . Furthermore , positive affect increased in the intervention group , but not in the control group . Concluding , the present study is the first controlled trial to demonstrate that adults with ASD can benefit from MBT-AS .
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Intervention_Psychological
Mindfulness-based therapy
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Intervention_Psychological
Mindfulness-based therapy ( MBT )
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Intervention_Psychological
modified MBT protocol ( MBT-AS )
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Intervention_Educational
MBT-AS training
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Intervention_Control
wait-list control
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Intervention_Physical
group
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Intervention_Psychological
MBT-AS .
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Outcome_Mental
anxiety
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Outcome_Mental
depression symptoms
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Outcome_Mental
depression
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Outcome_Mental
anxiety
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Outcome_Mental
rumination
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Outcome_Mental
positive affect
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Participant_Age
adults
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Participant_Condition
with an autism spectrum disorder :
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Participant_Condition
high-functioning
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Participant_Age
adults
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Participant_Condition
ASD
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Participant_Sample-size
42
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Participant_Age
adults