CBT autism Flashcards
What is CBT based on?
Cogntive Psychology/negative thoughts
What does CBT focus on helping Autistic children with?
Anxiety which is caused by their autistic traits
How does CBT work?
Altering the negative/dysfunctional thoughts which cause anxiety. Identify, Challenge, Change/Replace
How is CBT conducted?
One to one with a therapist weekly
What is the first step of CBT for autistic people?
Identify the situations and THOUGHTS which cause anxiety with the therapist?
What is the second step of CBT for autistic children?
They challenge their anxiety inducing thoughts by looking for evidence
What is the final stage of CBT for autistic children?
Changing the maladaptive thoughts which cause anxiety by replacing them with better ones
What is the ABC model for CBT?
Activating event, belief, consequence
Why is CBT possibly difficult for autistic people?
People with autism might find it difficult to recognise emotions and abstract thoughts needed in CBT
What are the common alterations to make CBT more accessible to those with Autism?
Repitition, visual cues i.e. thermometer rather than a ten point scale
What did Sofronoff find?
CBT helped the children have less anxiety and identify strategies to reduce anxiety
What did Wood find?
It was found to be effective just after the therapy and at least 3 months later
How might ABA be better than CBT?
It focuses on a narrow set of behaviours i.e. just anxiety so it is less useful than ABA
What is good about CBT being individualised?
It is individually tailored i.e. different causes of anxiety/thoughts so can be more useful/effective
Is CBT for autism long lasting?
It should be able to bring about lasting effects as it teaches a skill
