Reaven Judith A
University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine, JFK Partners, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2009 Jul;14(3):192-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00197.x.
The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and recommendations for children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and anxiety, including suggestions for assessment and intervention.
Children with ASD are at increased risk for developing clinical anxiety symptoms. Anxiety symptoms can impact school performance, peer relationships, and family functioning. Emerging clinical research has demonstrated the potential positive impact of modified cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce anxiety symptoms in children with ASD.
Modifications necessary to make cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols accessible to children with ASD are presented, along with specific suggestions for evaluating and treating anxiety symptoms.
本文旨在为患有高功能自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）且伴有焦虑症的儿童提供指导和建议，包括评估和干预建议。
患有ASD的儿童出现临床焦虑症状的风险增加。焦虑症状会影响学业成绩、同伴关系和家庭功能。新出现的临床研究表明，改良认知行为疗法对减轻ASD儿童的焦虑症状具有潜在的积极影响。
介绍了使认知行为疗法（CBT）方案适用于ASD儿童所需的调整，以及评估和治疗焦虑症状的具体建议。
