Exposure Therapy for Auditory Sensitivity in Autism
Sensory Disorders, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Sensory Disorders focused on measuring autism, sensory over-responsiveness, auditory hyper-sensitivity, auditory processing, exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention, cognitive behavior therapy, occupational therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria of children:
- autism spectrum disorders (ASD) diagnosis with symptoms of auditory hyper-sensitivity/reactivity.
- verbal communication skills for utilizing the Subjective Units of Distress (SUD) scale (no cut-off for IQ).
Exclusion Criteria of children
- behavioral diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder
- history of child abuse that is related to sound sensitivity
Sites / Locations
- UF Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Medical Psychology
- University of Florida
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Child Interventional
Parental Interventional
A 12 week patient-centered modified E/RP protocol for up to 5 participants with ASD and auditory hyper-reactivity. E/RP protocols will include face-to-face treatment sessions as well as the provision of home programs. Treatment fidelity checklists will be utilized each session to ensure that each participant receive the same general protocol/treatment process
A 12 week patient-centered modified E/RP protocol for up to 5 participants with ASD and auditory hyper-reactivity. E/RP protocols will include face-to-face treatment sessions as well as the provision of home programs. Treatment fidelity checklists will be utilized each session to ensure that each participant receive the same general protocol/treatment process