New therapy aims to calm the storm for teens with autism

NCT ID NCT04654260

Summary

This study is testing a new behavioral therapy designed to help teenagers with autism spectrum disorder manage difficult emotions like anger, frustration, and aggression. The therapy involves 15 weekly sessions where teens and their parents learn skills for emotion regulation and navigating daily challenges. Researchers are comparing this new approach to a standard supportive therapy to see which is more effective at reducing disruptive behaviors and improving daily functioning.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yale Child Study Center

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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