COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND AUTISM BEYOND BEHAVIOR Therapies based on the science of behavior have been effective for people of all ages, and are an essential item in any mental health professional’s toolkit. They only go so far, however. Human beings are “meaning makers.” That is, their behavior is not just the result of stimulus...
All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Why do people keep talking about CBT? We explore how cognitive behavioral therapy works and who it might help. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based and widely used form of therapy that’s helped many people around the world. Therapists use CBT to help people with all kinds of...
What is CBT? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents usually are short-term treatments (i.e., often between six and 20 sessions) that focus on teaching youth and/or their parent’s specific skills. CBT differs from other therapy approaches by focusing on the ways that a child or adolescent’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, and...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism in Children Cognitive behavioral therapy may be a treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder who have other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It teaches children to alter their beliefs or behaviors to avoid negative emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy has two main parts. The cognitive...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. It is used to help treat a wide range of issues in a...