Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Reduce Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Literature Review

A. A. Istri Wulan Krisnandari D., Gst. Kade Adi Widyas Pranata

2018

Abstract

Anxiety is the most common problem in children with ASD. Although CBT shown more positive response in reducing anxiety than pharmacotherapy, the magnitude of effects varies ranging from small to robust effects. Objective: This study was to investigate the magnitude of CBT’s effects in reducing anxiety in children with ASD. Methods: Relevant databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, and SCOPUS were searched using PICO question with time limit 5 years from 2011-2016. Of the 781 articles reviewed based on inclusion criteria (articles Systematic Review/ Meta-analysis of RCTs/ RCT, CBT as the main treatment, anxiety as primary output, article is free and no duplication), only 2 articles were fit and assessed critically. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) (2013) was used to assess systematic review and meta-analysis and Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM) (2005) was used to assess RCTs. Results: CBT (length: 6-32 weeks, duration: 60-120 minutes) was statistically significant treatment to alleviate anxiety in children with ASD (7-17 years old) in moderate (d = 0.79; g = -0.76) to large effect size (d = 0.94-1.30). Effect size did not significantly differ reported among child, parent or clinician. Conclusion: CBT is highly recommended for children with ASD.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Pranata G. and A. Istri Wulan Krisnandari D. A. (2018). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Reduce Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Literature Review.In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Indonesian National Nurses Association - Volume 1: ICINNA, ISBN 978-989-758-406-0, pages 5-11. DOI: 10.5220/0008199000050011

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icinna18,
author={Gst. Kade Adi Widyas Pranata and A. A. Istri Wulan Krisnandari D.},
title={Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Reduce Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Literature Review},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Indonesian National Nurses Association - Volume 1: ICINNA,},
year={2018},
pages={5-11},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008199000050011},
isbn={978-989-758-406-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Indonesian National Nurses Association - Volume 1: ICINNA,
TI - Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Reduce Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Literature Review
SN - 978-989-758-406-0
AU - Pranata G.
AU - A. Istri Wulan Krisnandari D. A.
PY - 2018
SP - 5
EP - 11
DO - 10.5220/0008199000050011