A Randomized Clinical Trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Abstract:

This project is focused on conducting the first randomized-controlled trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy CET in 54 verbal adults with autism spectrum disorders, and assessing the efficacy of this approach in comparison to an active Enriched Supportive Therapy EST intervention.

Author(s):
Minshew, Nancy J. ; Eack, Shaun M.
Author Organization(s):
PITTSBURGH UNIV PA
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept. 30 Sep 2013-29 Sep 2014
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA612297
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W81XWH-11-1-0665
Monitor Series:
USAMRMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*MENTAL DISORDERS, ADULTS, CLINICAL TRIALS, COGNITION, RANDOM VARIABLES, THERAPY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology
Keyword(s):
AUTISM, ASPERGER S SYNDROME, COGNITIVE REHABILIATION, SOCIAL COGNITION, NEUROCOGNITION, FMRI
Report Date:
2014 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2015 Feb 02