This uncontrolled study evaluates the efficacy of a combined treatment of medications (for the majority of patients) and a closed group, intensive (two-week) cognitive-behaviour therapy programme for heterogeneous groups of psychiatric patients. Five hundred and thirty-one patients at a private psychiatric clinic were included in the study. Self-report measures of depression, anxiety, self-esteem and "locus of control" were administered before and after treatment and at intervals up to one year later. Statistically and clinically significant improvements were found in all measures and these improvements were maintained up to one year. The results provide support for the efficacy of the treatment.
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Occupational therapists have the knowledge and skills to provide adequate caregiver instruction regarding transportation of children with autism spectrum disorder. Emphasis should be placed on adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, sensory strategies, and behavioral strategies.
Primary Author and Speaker: Donna Wooster
Contributing Authors: Marissa Bachar, Francesca Barrale, Allison Carroll, Meagan Floyd, Monica Landeche, Jordan Manning
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