Objective: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is now commonly used for high-functioning
children with an autism spectrum disorder. The objective of this article was to describe the …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of a modular cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
protocol relative to treatment as usual (TAU) among children with high-functioning autism …

Age-related differences in the prevalence and correlates of anxiety were cross-sectionally
examined in 1316 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who …

Impairments in social attention play a major role in autism, but little is known about their role
in development after preschool. In this study, a public speaking task was used to study social …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) frequently present with a comorbid anxiety
disorder that can cause significant functional impairment, particularly at school. An intensive …

Clinically significant anxiety affects many youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and is
associated with a number of functional consequences. Building from treatment approaches …

Exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties, this book offers
practical guidance to help parents and professionals recognise and handle co-morbid …

Objective Anxiety may interfere with school‐age children's independent behaviour and
hence, their daily living skills (DLS). Nonetheless, this has not been tested in previous …

The Homunculi,(or'little people'), is a fun activity that builds social and emotional resilience
in children and young people, aged 7 upwards, and into the teenage years. It is particularly …

Affecting as many as one out of every 91 children, autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are
among the most common childhood neurodevelopmental conditions (Centers for Disease …