title: Cognitive behavioral therapy for children with autism: review and considerations for future research.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is now commonly used for high-functioning children with an autism spectrum disorder. The objective of this article was to describe the methods and results of cognitive behavioral interventions for children with autism.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article reviews CBT programs targeting anxiety, disruptive behavior, and core autism symptoms for children with autism.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There is emerging evidence suggesting that CBT is possibly efficacious for anxiety and autism symptoms, but methodological weaknesses must be addressed before clear conclusions can be drawn.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  More research needs to be conducted to examine the effectiveness of CBT for children with autism. Specifically, future research should use more stringent methodology and assess the effectiveness of specific cognitive strategies and autism-related adaptations.
authors.affiliation: Psychological Studies in Education, Department of Education, University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
authors.forename: John T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Danial
authors.forename: Jeffrey J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans