Wickberg2022 - Feasibility of internet-delivered cognitive-behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth with autism spectrum disorder: A clinical benchmark study

  • Type:#article
  • Year read:#read2022
  • Subject: OCD ASD ICBT
  • Bibtex: @wickberg2022
  • Bibliography: Wickberg, F., Lenhard, F., Aspvall, K., Serlachius, E., Andrén, P., Johansson, F., Silverberg-Mörse, M., & Mataix-Cols, D. (2022). Feasibility of internet-delivered cognitive-behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth with autism spectrum disorder: A clinical benchmark study. Internet Interventions, 28, 100520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2022.100520

Example citation

The initial results of an internet-delivered adapted CBT for OCD in youth with co-occurring ASD has shown encouraging results (within-group effect size d = 1.33) [@wickberg2022].

Key takeaways

  • n = 22
  • CY-BOCS within-group d = 1.33, 60% responders, 50% remission.
    • mean 21.7 at pre, 12.2 at post
  • Modules 1-3 trained participants to distinguish OCD from ASD symptoms. Modules 4-13 ERP and module 14 relapse prevention.
  • ASD adaptations:
    • Visual support
    • Time aids
    • Regulate strong feelings
    • Facilitate generalization
    • Reduce mental rigidity during ERP
  • High parental involvement (parent modules too)
  • Patients completed on average 6.41 modules only.
  • Therapist time in ICBT = 3h 15 min, in F2F = 28h