Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.
Eligibility Criteria
- * Age between 3;0 and 6;11 years old
- * A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- * A diagnosis of anxiety disorder using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- * Use of fluent 2-3 word phrases or fluent speech (i.e., Module 2 or 3 for ADOS-2)
- * Cognitive ability (either verbal or non-verbal IQ) \> 80 using the DAS-2
- * A parent/guardian who is willing/able to participate and respond to interviews/surveys in English and willing/able to participate in Being Brave parent training in English and support homework activities.
- * Presence of seizures
- * Premature birth (\<36 weeks) or low birth weight (\<2500 gms)
- * Known genetic or medical disorders (e.g., Fragile X), or injuries (e.g., stroke) with implications for the nervous system or that require regular psychoactive medication that alter EEG/RSA/EDR signal (e.g., anti-convulsants)
- * Significant sensory or motor impairment (e.g., blindness)
- * Major physical abnormalities
- * Exposure to environmental factors that could contribute to neurocognitive delays (significant alcohol exposure in utero, extreme environmental deprivation)
- * Previous CBT for anxiety
- * Presence of conduct or oppositional defiant disorder or ADHD so severe as to interfere with the child's ability to take part in treatment
- * Presence of a primary presenting problem for which the intervention would be inappropriate (e.g., obsessive-compulsive disorder, severe mood disorder, suicidality)
- * Psychotic symptoms in the child or parents
- * Parent/caregiver who is not fluent in English or English is spoken in the home less than half of the time.
Ages Eligible for Study
3 Years to 6 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study
ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No