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- Seeking Participants for Study of CBT for Children with Autism and Comorbid Anxiety Disorders

- NMT Study Seeks Participants

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Seeking Participants for Study of CBT for Children with Autism andComorbid Anxiety DisordersChildren and adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) andAsperger syndrome are at heightened risk for anxiety disorders whencompared with neurotypical children. A UCLA study will examine theefficacy of a modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programdesigned specifically to remedy anxiety symptoms experienced by thesechildren who also have a clinically significant anxiety disorder.Eligible youngsters (ages 7-11) are needed for the study. Participantswill receive a free comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and 16 weeksof treatment with CBT. Parents of potentially eligible children willbe screened over the telephone. Children selected for the study willparticipate in a modified version of our anxiety treatment program,which has proven successful in reducing anxiety in non-autisticchildren. Sessions are designed to teach coping skills to alleviateworry and shyness. Children will be randomly assigned to receivetreatment immediately or after 3 months.For more information, please contact Dr. Wood, Ph.D., orMarilyn Van Dyke, M.A., CCC-SLP, at (310)882-0537 ormvvandyke@....

NMT Study Seeks Participants

ARI-supported study provides free sessions of non-invasive therapy The NeuroModulation Technique Research Institute is currently recruiting children ages 5-10 with a diagnosis of autism in 24 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico to participate in a study to determine if NeuroModulation Technique (NMT) is effective in reducing maladaptive behaviors and increasing adaptive behaviorsin children diagnosed with autism.This research is partially funded with a grant from ARI.Participants must have had a formal diagnosis of autism for at least one year and meet other eligibility criteria. Children accepted into the study will receive 12 sessions of NMT, twice a week for six weeks. All assessments and treatments will be provided at no cost to participants. NMT is a safe, gentle and non-invasive therapy that has been used to improve functioning in a variety of areas.Complete study information [http://nmt.md/autismstudy]Study registration at clinicaltrials.gov [http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00503191?order=1]If you know parents who may be interested in having their childparticipate in this study, please pass this announcement on to them.Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.