EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
White, A. H.
(2004).
STEER, 4(5).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| No |
Description: This is a review of studies investigating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Question(s) Addressed:
What are the effects of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) in children with ASD?
Population: Children up to 16 years old with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Intervention/Assessment: Cognitive behavioural therapy
Number of Studies Included: 2
Years Included: Not stated
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Treatment
- Cognition/Language
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - The authors were “unable to draw reliable conclusions about the effectiveness or potential harms of CBT in children with ASD” (p. 5).
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Added to Compendium: December 2011