CompletedNot Applicable

Exposure Therapy for Auditory Sensitivity in Autism

United States5 participantsStarted 2017-09-30

Plain-language summary

Auditory hyper-reactivity affects up to 66% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has been linked to greater stress and anxiety for children and their families. Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) is highly effective for reducing obsessive/compulsive behaviors in children with both OCD and ASD. This study is the first to assess the feasibility and efficacy of E/RP for auditory sensory hyper-reactivity in ASD.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria of children: * autism spectrum disorders (ASD) diagnosis with symptoms of auditory hyper-sensitivity/reactivity. * verbal communication skills for utilizing the Subjective Units of Distress (SUD) scale (no cut-off for IQ). Exclusion Criteria of children * behavioral diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder * history of child abuse that is related to sound sensitivity

What they're measuring

Participant Subjective Unit of Distress (SUD) Level

Timeframe: weekly for approximately 20 weeks from intake to exit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03206996

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-31

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