Psychotherapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorders

被引：12

作者：

Koenig K. ^{[1
]}

Levine M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Yale Child Study Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520

来源：

Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy | 2011年 / 41卷 / 1期

关键词：

Asperger's disorder; Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Depression; Psychotherapy;

D O I：

10.1007/s10879-010-9158-9

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摘要：

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) present unique challenges for psychotherapists. Those with autism, Asperger's Disorder and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) show impairments in social communication and social relationships as well as unusual behavioral features that set them apart from peers. Further, individuals affected with autism spectrum disorders may experience anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other psychiatric symptoms that can be distressing and, at times, disabling. At present, there is limited information regarding evidence-based approaches for addressing either core impairments of ASDs or associated conditions in a psychotherapy setting. Nevertheless, information about how persons with ASD experience their world and learn can provide clues about what interventions might be useful to assist them such that they can reach their fullest potential. From this standpoint, new or modified approaches to therapy can be tested and further refined to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the psychotherapeutic challenges and the most efficacious therapeutic approach to maximize functioning in this population. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

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