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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 24, Issue 3, Pages 571-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2015.02.009
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Family therapy; Autism spectrum disorder; Family system
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The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the severity of impairment, and its impact on systems are a source of ever-growing concern. This article (1) describes briefly the spectrum of ASD and its treatments; (2) discusses the impact that ASD has on the individual, family, and external environment; and (3) discusses the application of family therapy principles in order to meet the needs of children and families affected by ASD. Illustrative case examples are presented.
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