CBT skills coaching for youth with autism and emotional needs
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy program (called CBT) that helps children with autism who also struggle with emotional or behavioral regulation. It aims to reduce emotional outbursts and improve coping while receiving care through community providers.
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Who can take part
- You child is 6 to 14 years old and has a documented autism diagnosis (ASD).
- A parent rating form suggests your child’s autism-related traits are significantly elevated.
- A parent rating form also shows clinically significant emotional or behavioral control problems.
- Your child must have enough communication skills for the program (based on standardized scores).
- Your child should be newly referred to outpatient care with a participating clinician.
- Your child should not have severe mental health symptoms that need urgent treatment or medication changes right away.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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