Behavior Therapy for Irritability in Autism (BTIA)
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Irritability, Disruptive Behavior
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring autism, adolescents, behavior therapy, treatment, disruptive behavior, irritability, anger, aggression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Boys and girls, ages 12 to 18 years inclusive
- Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Presence of disruptive behaviors such as irritability and anger outbursts
- No planned changes in the intensity of current treatment(s)
- Medication free or on stable medication
- Sufficient language for participation in verbal therapy
- Lives within driving distance from New Haven, CT
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of a medical condition that would interfere with participation in the study
- Presence of a current psychiatric disorder that requires immediate clinical attention
Sites / Locations
- Yale Child Study CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Behavioral Therapy for Irritability in Autism (BTIA)
Psychoeducation and Supportive Therapy (PST)
BTIA consists of 15 ninety-minute weekly sessions that will be conducted with the teens and their parents by experienced therapists using a structured, detailed manual.
PST consist of 15 weekly, ninety-minute sessions focused on learning about and discussing issues of diagnosis, treatment and educational services with an experienced therapist could be helpful to children on the autism spectrum and their families.