Addressing fears of children with Williams syndrome: therapist and child behavior in the context of a novel play-and humor-infused exposure therapy approach.

Many children with Williams syndrome struggle with fears and phobias that significantly impact their daily lives. Yet, there is sparse literature about the impact of behavioral interventions to treat anxiety and phobias among children with Williams syndrome. Using observational coding of intervention videos, the current study examines patterns of the therapist's use of play and humor and relations to child behavioral responses for four children with Williams syndrome who were identified as treatment responders to humor- and play-infused exposure therapy for fears and anxieties.

Evaluating the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of tele-comprehensive behavior therapy for tics (teleCBIT) for Tourette syndrome in youth and adults.

Introduction: Comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT) is an efficacious, first-line treatment for Tourette syndrome (TS) and other chronic or persistent tic disorders. However, CBIT's public health impact has been limited by suboptimal treatment access. Preliminary research has shown that providing CBIT over videoconference (teleCBIT) is a promising delivery method for patients who cannot access in-person care.