
Challenging OCD in Young People with ASD: A CBT Manual for Therapists
Synopsis
People with autism are at a higher risk of developing OCD, with research showing that up to 37% of young people with ASD also have comorbid OCD. This manual offers a step-by-step guide to an evidence-based treatment based on CBT and exposure and response prevention techniques that is specifically designed to suit the needs of young people with ASD.
Providing an adaptable 20-session programme for professionals treating young people with OCD and ASD, this book from the national specialist OCD Service at the Maudsley Hospital provides a complete guide for treatment, from introducing what OCD is through to relapse prevention strategies.
Designed to be used in conjunction with the workbook, Challenge Your OCD!: A CBT Workbook for Young People with ASD.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- ISBN: 9781787752887
- Number of pages: 96
- Dimensions: 296 x 208 x 12 mm
- Weight: 280g
- Languages: English

