Behavior Therapy for Irritability and Aggression in Adolescents with Autism
Abstract
Approximately 50 percent of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit irritability and disruptive behaviors such as tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression. If present in childhood, aggression tends to persist into adolescence and adulthood and contribute to disability over and above the core ASD symptoms. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of a novel intervention, Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Adolescents with ASD (BTIA). Specifically, this is a 4-year, randomized controlled trial of BTIA vs. Psychoeducation and Supportive Therapy (PST) control condition in adolescents, ages12 to 19, with ASD and significant levels of disruptive behavior. During the second year of the project period, the study was successfully continued and it is currently conducted in accordance with the study protocol.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1190714
Entities
People
- Denis G. Sukhodolsky
Organizations
- Yale University