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. |
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| Authors: | Rodgers, Jacqui, Goodwin, Jane, Garland, Deborah, Grahame, Victoria, Isard, Lucy, Kernohan, Ashleigh, Labus, Marie, Osborne, Mr Malcolm, Parr, Jeremy R, Rob, Priyanka, Wright, Catharine, Freeston, Mark |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Sep2023, Vol. 53 Issue 9, p3460-3474. 15p. 9 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Pilot projects, Uncertainty, Health outcome assessment, Adaptability (Personality) in children, Randomized controlled trials, Autism, Descriptive statistics, Research funding, Psychological adaptation, Parent-child relationships, Statistical sampling, Group process, Children |
| 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05645-5 |
