A preliminary study of schema therapy for young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: a single-arm, uncontrolled trial

Abstract Objective Psychological problems associated with isolation and mistrust are common among young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Schema therapy (ST) has recently been shown to be effective against chronic personality problems of various mental disorders, including personality disorders. This pilot clinical trial aimed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of ST in young adults with high-functioning ASD. Results Following the intervention, a significant reduction in early maladaptive schemas and improvements in quality of life and social adjustment were observed. ST may be feasible and is applicable to young adults with HF-ASD. Trial registration UMIN000014535; registered on July 11, 2014

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A preliminary study of schema therapy for adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A single-arm, uncontrolled trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-136824/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Fumiyo Oshima ◽

Tomokazu Murata ◽

Toshiyuki Ohtani ◽

Mikuko Seto ◽

Eiji Shimizu

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

High Functioning Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Schema Therapy ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Social Functions ◽

High Functioning ◽

Early Maladaptive Schema ◽

Preliminary Study

Abstract Objective: Schema therapy (ST) has recently been shown to be effective for the treatment of various mental disorders, including personality disorders. This pilot clinical trial aimed to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of ST for adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD)Results: From pre- to post-treatment, we found signiﬁcant improvements in social functions (GAF and WHO-QOL), early maladaptive schema (YSQ), and depression and anxiety (BDI-II and STAI).Trial registration: UMIN000014535; registered on July 11, 2014.

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Quality of life in high-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽

10.1177/1362361306066604 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 511-524 ◽

Cited By ~ 136

Author(s):

J O Renty ◽

Herbert Roeyers

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Adults With Autism ◽

High Functioning

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High prevalence of bipolar disorder comorbidity in adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A preliminary study of 44 outpatients

Journal of Affective Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.jad.2008.02.015 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 111 (2-3) ◽

pp. 170-175 ◽

Cited By ~ 66

Author(s):

T. Munesue ◽

Y. Ono ◽

K. Mutoh ◽

K. Shimoda ◽

H. Nakatani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Young Adults ◽

High Functioning Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

High Functioning ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Preliminary Study

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A systematic review of behavioral intervention research on adaptive skill building in high-functioning young adults with autism spectrum disorder

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.rasd.2011.10.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 602-617 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

Annemiek Palmen ◽

Robert Didden ◽

Russell Lang

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Young Adults ◽

Behavioral Intervention ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Adults With Autism ◽

High Functioning ◽

Skill Building ◽

Adaptive Skill

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Executive Functions in Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1177/1088357615609306 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 31-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Danielle I. Brady ◽

Donald H. Saklofske ◽

Vicki L. Schwean ◽

Janine M. Montgomery ◽

Keoma J. Thorne ◽

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Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Young Adults ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Individual Variability ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Typically Developing ◽

Adults With Autism ◽

High Functioning ◽

Normative Expectations ◽

The Impact

Researchers have proposed that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized, at least in part, by executive function (EF) difficulties associated with the integrity of the frontal lobe. Given the paucity of research regarding EFs in young adults with high functioning ASD (HF-ASD), this research involves an examination of various indices of EF related to inhibition, planning, and generativity. Results indicate that although young adults with HF-ASD as a group met normative expectations on all measures of EF, they also exhibited considerable individual variability relative to their age- and sex-matched typically developing peers. These findings have important research and clinical implications, including the need to carefully consider the impact of the research comparison group, and to recognize individual variability in executive functioning among young adults with HF-ASD.

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