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Title:
CBT for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders
Publication Information:
New York : The Guilford Press, 2013
Physical Description:
xx, 329 pages ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781462510481

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This book helps clinicians harness the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Leading treatment developers describe promising approaches for treating common challenges faced by young people with ASD--anxiety and behavior problems, social competence issues, and adolescent concerns around sexuality and intimacy. Chapters present session-by-session overviews of each intervention program, review its evidence base, and address practical considerations in treatment. The book also discusses general issues in adapting CBT for this population and provides a helpful framework for assessment and case conceptualization informed by DSM-5.


Author Notes

Angela Scarpa, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), founder and codirector of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic, and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research. She is a clinical psychologist whose research and practice focus on the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Scarpa is coauthor (with Anthony Wells and Tony Attwood) of Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder: The STAMP Treatment Manual .



Susan Williams White, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia Tech and codirector of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of people affected by neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD. Dr. White has a special interest in interventions for social deficits and co-occurring psychiatric problems, such as anxiety in individuals with ASD, and exploration of transdiagnostic processes such as emotional and behavioral self-regulation. She is the author of Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism .



Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Chairperson of the Minds and Hearts Clinic in Brisbane, Australia, and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland. With over 35 years of clinical experience, he is considered a leading international expert in the field. His publications include The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals .


Table of Contents

Angela Scarpa and Jill LorenziTony Attwood and Angela ScarpaCarla A. Mazefsky and Susan Williams WhiteTony AttwoodIsabelle HénaultSusan Williams White and Angela Scarpa and Tony Attwood
Part I Theoretical Background
1 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents: History and Principlesp. 3
Definition and Guiding Principles of CBTp. 4
Philosophical Roots of CBTp. 5
Historical Bases of CBTp. 7
Strategies Used in CBTp. 10
CBT with Children and Adolescentsp. 12
Developmental Modifications Needed in CBTp. 13
2 Modifications of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning ASD and Their Common Difficultiesp. 27
Learning Profile Associated with ASDp. 29
Language Profile Associated with ASDp. 36
Interpersonal and Social Abilities Associated with ASDp. 37
Sensory Profile Associated with ASDp. 38
Additional Aspects That May Be Helpful in a CBT Programp. 39
Concluding Commentsp. 41
3 The Role of Assessment in Guiding Treatment Planning for Youth with ASDp. 45
Choosing and Administering Measuresp. 46
Assessment Purposep. 47
Case Example: Assessment and Conceptualization for CBTp. 60
Summaryp. 63
Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions for School-Based Social CBT for HFASDp. 250
Part IV Sexuality and Affection
11 Expressing and Enjoying Love and Affection: A Cognitive-Behavioral Program for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning ASDp. 259
Historical Background and Significance of the Treatmentp. 260
A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program for Affectionp. 267
Future Directions and Conclusionsp. 275
12 Understanding Relationships and Sexuality in Individuals with High-Functioning ASDp. 278
Historical Background and Significance for the Treatmentp. 278
Practical Considerationsp. 286
Overview of Sessions from the Sociosexual Skills Educational Programp. 289
Research to Date on the Treatmentp. 291
Future Directionsp. 295
Part V Concluding Remarks
13 What Do We Know about Psychosocial Interventions for Youth with High-Functioning ASD, and Where Do We Go from Here?p. 303
Theoretical Grounding and Conceptualizationp. 304
CBT for Anxiety and Behavioral Problems in ASDp. 306
Social Competencep. 308
Sexuality/Affectionp. 311
Where Are We and Where Do We Go from Here?p. 312
Indexp. 317
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