Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Adolescents With High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

9 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Study Completion Date

2013-04-23

Brief Summary

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In addition to the core symptoms, children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit disruptive behavior problems including irritability, tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression. This is a pilot study of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, also known as Anger Control Training, in adolescents with high-functioning ASD. CBT teaches children to recognize antecedents and consequences of problem behavior and to use emotion regulation and problem-solving skills to reduce irritability, aggression and noncompliance. This form of CBT has been well-studied in typically developing children with disruptive behavior and we are investigating if this treatment can be feasible and helpful, with appropriate modifications, for irritability and disruptive behavior in ASD.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Asperger's Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Cognitive behavior therapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Irritability

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

CBT is an individually administered behavioral interventions aimed at reducing irritability and disruptive behavior. There are 10 to 12 weekly sessions that are conducted with the child and the parent. During these sessions children are taught to recognize antecedents and consequences of problem behavior and to use emotion regulation and problem-solving skills to reduce irritability, aggression and noncompliance.

Interventions

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Irritability

CBT is an individually administered behavioral interventions aimed at reducing irritability and disruptive behavior. There are 10 to 12 weekly sessions that are conducted with the child and the parent. During these sessions children are taught to recognize antecedents and consequences of problem behavior and to use emotion regulation and problem-solving skills to reduce irritability, aggression and noncompliance.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Anger Control Training

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, or PDD-NOS
* presence of disruptive behaviors such as irritability and anger outbursts
* IQ above 80
* Unmedicated or on stable medication