Publications by authors named "Servando Rodriguez Barajas"

Introduction: Misophonia is an increasingly recognized disorder characterized by negative emotional and sensory reactions to specific noises. Although misophonia most often begins in childhood, there has been minimal research on its clinical presentation in youth. This qualitative study explored cognitive behavioral processes that are involved in misophonia and its associated functional impairment in young people and their families.

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  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) adapted for autistic youth with anxiety and OCD shows strong evidence for effectiveness, but accessibility is a major issue.
  • A 12-week Internet-delivered CBT program was developed for autistic youth aged 7-15, incorporating feedback from parents, youth, and clinicians before a pilot trial.
  • The pilot trial indicated a 39% average reduction in anxiety severity among participants, suggesting that this family-based approach is promising and warrants further research.
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