Psychotherapy treatment program in a group of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
BACKGROUND
An increasing number of adults diagnosed with a high-functioning autism spectrum disorder are diagnosed as being adult, so much the treatment applicable conditions, and possibly the clinical outcome. As a complement to medication and individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy treatment is a clinical tool that offers significant advantages in the treatment of this syndrome.


METHODS
This paper describes the sequence of group treatment we have been doing in our workplace, in the light of what the medical literature contains the subject, and according to the basic needs of this group of patients in adulthood.


CONCLUSIONS
Group psychotherapeutic treatment in adult patients with a high-functioning autism spectrum disorder is a treatment option to consider, and whose clinical effectiveness must be evaluated in future studies.
Mental Health Care Center for Adults Sant Cugat del Valles, Hospital Universitario Mutua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain. Alejandro-amor@terra.es
Alejandro Amor
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Salamanca
D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*