School of Psychology, Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia,
J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Aug;44(8):2041-51. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2087-9.
We examined the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered in groups on the reduction of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in young people on the autism spectrum. Utilising a quasi-experimental design, comparisons were made between individuals allocated to a group intervention program and individuals allocated to a waitlist. Following the intervention program, participants who were initially symptomatic reported significantly lower depression and stress scores on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales in comparison to individuals on the waitlist. There was no significant change in anxiety related symptoms. The benefits were maintained at 3 and 9 month follow-up. Our findings demonstrate the potential of CBT in a small group setting for assisting young people with ASD who have symptoms of depression and stress.
我们研究了在自闭症谱系的年轻人中以小组形式进行的认知行为疗法（CBT）对减轻抑郁、焦虑和压力症状的疗效。采用准实验设计，将被分配到小组干预计划的个体与被分配到候补名单的个体进行比较。在干预计划之后，与候补名单上的个体相比，最初出现症状的参与者在抑郁焦虑压力量表上报告的抑郁和压力得分显著降低。焦虑相关症状没有显著变化。在 3 个月和 9 个月的随访中，这些益处得以维持。我们的研究结果表明，在小组环境中，CBT 可能对有抑郁和压力症状的 ASD 年轻人有帮助。
