The Treatment of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder (TAASD) Study: Rationale, Design and Methods

Connor M. Kerns; Jeffrey J. Wood; Philip C. Kendall; Patricia Renno; Erika A. Crawford; Rogelio J. Mercado; Cori Fujii; Amanda Collier; Alexandra Hoff; Elana R. Kagan; Brent J. Small; Adam B. Lewin; Eric A. Storch

doi:10.1007/s10826-016-0372-2

The Treatment of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder (TAASD) Study: Rationale, Design and Methods

Connor M. Kerns
, Jeffrey J. Wood
, Philip C. Kendall
, Patricia Renno
, Erika A. Crawford
, Rogelio J. Mercado
, Cori Fujii
, Amanda Collier
, Alexandra Hoff
, Elana R. Kagan
, Brent J. Small
, Adam B. Lewin
, Eric A. Storch

Drexel University
Adelphi University
University of California at Los Angeles
Temple University
University of South Florida

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Abstract

This paper describes the rationale, design, and methods of the Treatment for Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorders study, a three-site randomized controlled trial investigating the relative efficacy of a modular CBT protocol for anxiety in ASD (Behavioral Interventions for Anxiety in Children with Autism) versus standard CBT for pediatric anxiety (the Coping Cat program) and a treatment-as-usual control. The trial is distinct in its scope, its direct comparison of active treatments for anxiety in ASD, and its comprehensive approach to assessing anxiety difficulties in youth with ASD. The trial will evaluate the relative benefits of CBT for children with ASD and investigate potential moderators (ASD severity, anxiety presentation, comorbidity) and mediators of treatment response, essential steps for future dissemination and implementation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1889-1902
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Child and Family Studies
Volume	25
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-016-0372-2
State	Published - 1 Jun 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anxiety disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Randomized controlled trial

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Kerns, C. M., Wood, J. J., Kendall, P. C., Renno, P., Crawford, E. A., Mercado, R. J., Fujii, C., Collier, A., Hoff, A., Kagan, E. R., Small, B. J., Lewin, A. B., & Storch, E. A. (2016). The Treatment of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder (TAASD) Study: Rationale, Design and Methods. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25(6), 1889-1902. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-016-0372-2

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