Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorder in Children With Co-morbid Autism Spectrum Disorder
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Randomized Treatment Study
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Enrollment
- 49
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV: Parent & Child interview schedule (ADIS/CP).
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have other difficulties as a result of the disorder. Up to half of the children with ASD are thought to suffer with anxiety in a way that interferes with their wellbeing and every day functioning. In this project the investigators will study the effect of the group program The Cool Kids Anxiety Program: Autism Spectrum Disorder Adaptation (Cool Kids ASD) - an anxiety treatment program specific developed for children with ASD. The investigators expect a decrease in the overall anxiety level together with an increase in the ability of handling anxiety.
Detailed Description
The primary objective is to investigate the effect of a manualised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme The Cool Kids Anxiety Program: Autism Spectrum Disorder Adaptation (Cool Kids ASD) for anxiety disorder adapted to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a waitlist controlled design. The investigators will investigate treatment effects on anxiety diagnosis and anxiety symptoms. Further, the investigators will investigate outcomes related to general functioning, co-morbid psychiatric disorders (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), hyperkinetic disorder and depression) and level of ASD symptoms (social and communicative skills).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Anxiety (not necessary diagnosed)
Exclusion Criteria
- •IQ under 70
- •Not meeting diagnostic criteria for primary anxiety diagnosis on ADIS
- •Active psychosis
- •Untreated ADHD
- •Families not able to follow program
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV: Parent & Child interview schedule (ADIS/CP).
Time Frame: Change from baseline interview results at 3 months
ADIS/CP is a structured interview involving both child and parents designed to assess for current episodes of anxiety disorders, and to permit differential diagnosis among the anxiety disorders according to DSM-IV criteria.
Secondary Outcomes
- Children's Automatic Thoughts Scale (CATS).(Change from baseline results at 3 months)
- Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS),(Change from baseline results at 3 months)
- Children's Anxiety Life Inference Scale (CALIS)(Change from baseline results at 3 months)