CBT for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

By Angela Scarpa

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462527000
• ISBN13: 9781462527007
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 329 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"