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Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES©) to Address Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children: An Intervention Feasibility Trial

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Title: Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES©) to Address Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children: An Intervention Feasibility Trial
Language: English
Authors: Rodgers, Jacqui (ORCID 0000-0002-1759-316X), Goodwin, Jane, Garland, Deborah, Grahame, Victoria, Isard, Lucy, Kernohan, Ashleigh, Labus, Marie, Osborne, Malcolm, Parr, Jeremy R., Rob, Priyanka, Wright, Catharine, Freeston, Mark
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Sep 2023 53(9):3460-3474.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Anxiety, Coping, Attitudes, Beliefs, Decision Making, Ambiguity (Context), Intervention, Allied Health Personnel, Social Attitudes
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05645-5
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: Background: Anxiety related to uncertainty is common in autism. Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES©) is a parent-mediated group intervention aiming to increase autistic children's tolerance to uncertain situations. A pilot study was conducted to test its feasibility and acceptability. Methods: Parents of 50 autistic children were randomised to receive CUES© or enhanced services as usual. Results: All children met the clinical threshold for at least one anxiety disorder. Of the 26 participants randomised to CUES©, 72% attended 4-8 sessions. Parents and therapists reported they found CUES© useful and acceptable. Conclusions: Families were willing to be recruited and randomised, the format/content was feasible to deliver, and the outcome measures were acceptable. CUES© should be evaluated in a clinical and cost effectiveness randomised controlled trial.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1390487
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: Anxiety related to uncertainty is common in autism. Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES©) is a parent-mediated group intervention aiming to increase autistic children's tolerance to uncertain situations. A pilot study was conducted to test its feasibility and acceptability. Methods: Parents of 50 autistic children were randomised to receive CUES© or enhanced services as usual. Results: All children met the clinical threshold for at least one anxiety disorder. Of the 26 participants randomised to CUES©, 72% attended 4-8 sessions. Parents and therapists reported they found CUES© useful and acceptable. Conclusions: Families were willing to be recruited and randomised, the format/content was feasible to deliver, and the outcome measures were acceptable. CUES© should be evaluated in a clinical and cost effectiveness randomised controlled trial.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-022-05645-5