Psychological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in people with autism spectrum disorders - a pilot study

  • Type:#article
  • Subject: OCD ASD CBT
  • Bibtex: @russell2009
  • Bibliography: Russell, A. J., Mataix-Cols, D., Anson, M. A. W. & Murphy, D. G. M. Psychological treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in people with autism spectrum disorders—a pilot study. Psychother. Psychosom. 78, 59–61 (2009).

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Summary & comments

They did not specify how the standard ERP protocol was adapted for ASD. 24 participants, 12 in ERP and 12 in treatment as usual (commonly medication only).

Results

YBOCS rated by the therapist.

  • TAU-group: 20 to 19
  • CBT group: 29 to 22