The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Versus Treatment as Usual for Anxiety in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Relative to usual care, CBT adapted for anxious youth with high-functioning ASD demonstrates large effects in reducing anxiety symptoms. This study contributes to the growing literature supporting adapted CBT approaches for treating anxiety in youth with ASD. Clinical trial registration information-Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders; http://clinicaltrials.gov; NCT01178385.