The Effectiveness of an Attention-based Intervention for School Aged Autistic Children With Anger Regulating Problems: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam
- Enrollment
- 51
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Aggressive behavior problems: aggression as reported by teacher
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Children on the autism spectrum often show aggressive behavior. Treatment can train children to be more aware of their emotions. Investigators studied the effectiveness of an attention-based intervention tailored on aggressive behavior problems and the use of anger coping strategies of school aged autistic children with anger regulation problems.
Detailed Description
Investigators studied the effectiveness of an attention-based intervention tailored on aggressive behavior problems and the use of anger coping strategies of school aged autistic children with anger regulation problems. Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT), children were allocated to the attention-based treatment in combination with a psycho-educational parent-training (treatment group) or to the parent-training only (active control group).
Investigators
Sander Begeer
Professor
VU University of Amsterdam
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- •age 8 - 13
- •seeking treatment for aggressive behaviour problems
Exclusion Criteria
- •psychotropic medication still being set
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Aggressive behavior problems: aggression as reported by teacher
Time Frame: 9 weeks later after treatment
The aggression sub scale from the Teacher Rating Form (TRF). Minimum value: 0, maximum value: 36. A higher score means more aggression.
Aggressive behavior problems: aggression as reported by parent
Time Frame: 9 weeks later after treatment
The aggression sub scale from the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Minimum value: 0, maximum value: 36. A higher score means more aggression.
Anger coping strategies
Time Frame: 9 weeks later after treatment
The Behavioral Anger Response Questionnaire for children (BARQ-C)
Aggressive behavior problems: Arguing, Temper tantrums, Destroying things and Physical violence
Time Frame: 9 weeks later after treatment
Questionnaire Social Behavior (QSB) measuring behavioral and emotion regulation problems typical for autistic children.
Secondary Outcomes
- Social impairment due to autism symptoms(9 weeks later after treatment)
- Quality of life of the child(9 weeks later after treatment)
- Parental well-being(9 weeks later after treatment)
- Parental stress(9 weeks later after treatment)