Specific Phobia, Fear, and the Autism Spectrum in Children and Adolescents: Adapting OST for ASD

Fears and phobias are a common mental health concern for youth, and particularly for autistic youth. The following review briefly summarizes the extant literature on specific phobias and specific phobias in autistic youth. The evidence base is briefly highlighted pointing to the strong base behind b...

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Published in:Clinical child and family psychology review 2024-06, Vol.27 (2), p.509-522
Main Authors: Davis, Thompson E., Brennan, Justine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Careers
Child and School Psychology
Children & youth
Clinical significance
Communication
Fear & phobias
Mental disorders
Mental health
Psychology
Schizophrenia
Social interaction
Social Sciences
Surveillance
Teenagers
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Summary:Fears and phobias are a common mental health concern for youth, and particularly for autistic youth. The following review briefly summarizes the extant literature on specific phobias and specific phobias in autistic youth. The evidence base is briefly highlighted pointing to the strong base behind behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments and techniques. A broad discussion of key evidence-based treatment findings is presented, leading up to the impactful work of Thomas H. Ollendick in researching Öst’s One-Session Treatment (OST) with children and adolescents. OST for child specific phobias is discussed, and particular emphasis is given to this treatment’s ongoing adaptation for use with youth on the autism spectrum.
ISSN:1096-4037
1573-2827
1573-2827
DOI:10.1007/s10567-024-00475-6