Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of behavioral activation for treatment of depression in autistic adolescents.

IF 5.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Autism Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-19 DOI:10.1177/13623613241252470

Michelle Menezes, Christina Burroughs, Jessica Pappagianopoulos, Eleonora Sadikova, Emily Fuhrmann, Genevieve Bohac, Robert Cross, Lauren Witte, Gabrielle Brinkmann, Rachel Lemley, Denis G Sukhodolsky, Micah O Mazurek

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Lay abstract: Depression is common among autistic youth and has a significant negative impact on quality of life and day-to-day functioning. Despite great need for efficacious treatments, there are currently limited research-supported interventions for depression symptoms in autistic young people. This study tested a novel, behavior-based approach or psychotherapy for treatment of depression symptoms in autistic adolescents without intellectual disability (i.e. Behavioral Activation for Autistic Adolescents, BA-A) with 15 youth (11-16 years old). BA-A is an individually delivered 12-session therapy that was developed for and to meet the needs of autistic youth with depression. Results found that autistic youth and their caregivers were able to participate in BA-A therapy sessions, and clinicians were able to deliver BA-A in accordance with the treatment manual. Notably, results demonstrated that autistic youth depression symptoms significantly improved after participating in BA-A. Furthermore, anxiety symptoms and social skills significantly improved following BA-A.

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行为激活治疗自闭症青少年抑郁症的可行性和初步疗效。

内容提要：抑郁症在自闭症青少年中很常见，对生活质量和日常功能有很大的负面影响。尽管自闭症青少年亟需有效的治疗方法，但目前针对自闭症青少年抑郁症状的干预措施仅有有限的研究支持。本研究以 15 名青少年（11-16 岁）为对象，测试了一种治疗无智力障碍的自闭症青少年抑郁症状的新型行为疗法或心理疗法（即自闭症青少年行为激活疗法，BA-A）。BA-A 是一种针对患有抑郁症的自闭症青少年需求而开发的 12 个疗程的个体化疗法。结果发现，自闭症青少年及其照顾者能够参与 BA-A 疗法，临床医生也能够按照治疗手册实施 BA-A。值得注意的是，结果显示，自闭症青少年的抑郁症状在接受 BA-A 治疗后得到了明显改善。此外，焦虑症状和社交技能在接受 BA-A 治疗后也有明显改善。

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Autism PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

CiteScore

9.80

自引率

11.50%

发文量

160

期刊介绍： Autism is a major, peer-reviewed, international journal, published 8 times a year, publishing research of direct and practical relevance to help improve the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. It is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on research in many areas, including: intervention; diagnosis; training; education; translational issues related to neuroscience, medical and genetic issues of practical import; psychological processes; evaluation of particular therapies; quality of life; family needs; and epidemiological research. Autism provides a major international forum for peer-reviewed research of direct and practical relevance to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. The journal''s success and popularity reflect the recent worldwide growth in the research and understanding of autistic spectrum disorders, and the consequent impact on the provision of treatment and care. Autism is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on evaluative research in all areas, including: intervention, diagnosis, training, education, neuroscience, psychological processes, evaluation of particular therapies, quality of life issues, family issues and family services, medical and genetic issues, epidemiological research.