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International Journal of Play Therapy (Feb 7, 2019). DOI:10.1037/pla0000100
The authors of this study measured the impact of a school-based, integrative approach to play therapy (PT) on four elementary- and middle-school-aged students with autism and their classroom instructors. The play therapist conducted 15 weekly PT sessions with each student to work on their social and emotional awareness individualized education program (IEP) goals and then debriefed students’ instructors to encourage generalization of PT outcomes to the classroom setting. A combination of quantitative and qualitative data were collected, including the Autism Social Skills Profile, psychometric equivalence-tested goal attainment scales aligned with students’ IEP goals, case notes, and end-of-intervention interviews with classroom staff. Findings indicated that three students made gains on the Autism Social Skills Profile, and that all students made more progress than expected on IEP goals, both during PT sessions and in the classroom. Further, students’ instructors described substantial benefits associated with post-PT session debriefings with the play therapist, including improved rapport with students and better understanding of strategies for supporting them during challenging situations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract). To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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Psychological Services (Nov 12, 2018). DOI:10.1037/ser0000301
Clinicians and educators are increasingly using technology within the context of existing therapies and teaching methodologies. The growing use of mobile clinical tools is particularly exciting for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as technologically based interventions have been shown to be both efficacious (to target academics, adaptive behavior, disruptive behavior, etc.) and accepted in this population (Odom et al., 2015). In addition, these tools have the potential to address two significant impediments in ASD intervention, the anxiety and/or skill deficits often associated with face-to-face interactions and skill generalization outside of the therapy office (Wieckowski & White, 2017).. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
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Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology5.3 (Sep 2017): 273-281.
Treating grief in adolescents is only further complicated by a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When the loss is traumatic, treatment becomes even more difficult, because mourning can be interrupted by the stigmatizing events of the loss, which leads to feelings of helplessness in the survivor. The case of 15-year-old Manda demonstrates a client with ASD whose traumatic grief symptoms do not respond to traditional approaches to treatment. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
To investigate the effectiveness of psychological therapy in reducing psychological distress for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and co-morbid mental health conditions in routine clinical practice. To explore the effect of individual characteristics and service factors on change in general distress. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.
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Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice17.2 (May 2017): 155-165.
Despite growing literature in evidence-based practice (EBP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is limited research on best practices for training the practitioners that provide EBP. In traditional clinical psychology, training often includes self-study of intervention materials followed by ongoing supervision. Although behavioral skills training (BST) has been shown to be efficacious for training skills across many environments, it has yet to be evaluated in training clinical psychology graduate students to implement an intervention for youth with ASD. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
A parent-focused therapy for young children with autism continues to have beneficial effects on symptoms and communication almost six years after the end of treatment.
This UK randomised controlled trial investigated the effects of a one-year social communication therapy in 152 UK children aged two to four years with severe autism. The therapy, partly delivered by parents, aimed to help them adapt their style of interacting with their child.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) occur in ∼1 in 63 children/adolescents1 and are characterised by impairments in cognition, communication and/or social responsiveness and interaction. A number of interventions have been developed and studied to target the social skills of children and adolescents with ASD.2 One particularly promising group intervention, namely the Social Skills Training Autism—Frankfurt (SOSTA-FRA),3 targets social motivation, social cognition, self-regulation and peer interaction using cognitive-behavioural treatment techniques provided using multiple methods (ie, social learning, computer-based, behavioural, cognitive methods) within a structured framework. Preliminary data have … To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) occur in ∼1 in 63 children/adolescents1 and are characterised by impairments in cognition, communication and/or social responsiveness and interaction. A number of interventions have been developed and studied to target the social skills of children and adolescents with ASD.2 One particularly promising group intervention, namely the Social Skills Training Autism—Frankfurt (SOSTA-FRA),3 targets social motivation, social cognition, self-regulation and peer interaction using cognitive-behavioural treatment techniques provided using multiple methods (ie, social learning, computer-based, behavioural, cognitive methods) within a structured framework. Preliminary data have shown promising treatment effects and acceptability; further study in … To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The article discusses the authors findings and highlights on what are the ways to enhance counselling experiences for autistic individuals of all ages and addresses common failures that counsellors often face when counselling clients with Asperger syndrome. These include communication style of the counselor, time considerations, open access and sensory concerns. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Alix Dixon presents a recent systematic review on the effectiveness of CBT for Autism Spectrum Disorders and comorbid mental illness. - Learning Disabilities Elf Blog post.