A program to help children with autism and anxiety using cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Feasibility, Preliminary Effectiveness, and Sustainability of a Cognitive-BehavioralTherapy Program Tailored for Youth with Autism and Anxiety Treated in Real-WorldCommunity-Based Clinics
This study is creating a special therapy program to help children with autism who feel anxious, and it’s designed with input from parents and experts to make sure it really helps families in their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999208 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who also experience anxiety. The program, called the Community-based Anxiety Program Tailored for Autism (CAPTA), will be created with input from parents, clinicians, and community leaders to ensure it meets the needs of families in real-world settings. The research will involve assessing the needs of stakeholders and evaluating the effectiveness of the program in community mental health clinics. By tailoring the intervention to the unique challenges faced by these children, the goal is to improve their mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years with autism spectrum disorder who also experience anxiety disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have autism spectrum disorder or who do not experience anxiety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an effective treatment option for children with autism and anxiety, improving their overall well-being and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that modified cognitive-behavioral therapy can be effective for children with autism and anxiety, suggesting that this tailored approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Storch, Eric a. — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Storch, Eric a.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.