The Impact of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions on Anxiety for Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Approaches and Outcomes

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dc.contributor.authorTaya, Parishi
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-24T22:18:21Z
dc.date.available2025-10-24T22:18:21Z
dc.date.issued2025-08-20
dc.description.abstractThis capstone explores the impact of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions on anxiety with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a neurodevelopment disorder frequently co-occurring with anxiety disorders. Traditional CBT has been recognized as a gold-standard treatment for effectively treating anxiety disorders in neurotypical children; however, modifications are necessary to address differences in autistic children. The purpose of this capstone is to understand the approaches and outcomes of modified CBT to understand its suitability for children with ASD. Analysis and synthesis of current literature highlights core adaptations such as delivery format, cognitive and communication adaptations, use of special interests, and parental involvement. Findings suggest improvements in anxiety symptoms, emotional regulation, and functional participation following modified CBT interventions, allowing for discussion of why these adaptations are better suited for children with ASD. Nonetheless, gaps and limitations in literature remain regarding small sample sizes, lack of standardized assessments, and limited long-term follow-up data for example. This capstone highlights the effectiveness of modifying CBT approaches and interventions in alignment with the ASD profile to enhance suitability and improve outcomes.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4886
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectanxiety disorder
dc.subjectautism spectrum disorder
dc.subjectASD
dc.subjectcognitive behavioural therapy
dc.subjectCBT
dc.subjectchildren
dc.subjectneurotypical individuals
dc.subjectneurodivergent individuals
dc.subjectperson-first language
dc.subjectidentity-first language
dc.titleThe Impact of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions on Anxiety for Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Approaches and Outcomes
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling

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