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The application of an evidence-based treatment to a new client population often necessitates careful adaptation to maximize treatment outcomes. The current case study describes the use of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. Treatment was delivered by two graduate students and supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist. This chapter covers the background of the clinical case, the progression of treatment (from intake to graduation), and concludes with a summary of lessons learned. Challenges encountered throughout treatment and subsequent adaptations implemented are explained. Individual child and family information has been modified to protect the privacy of the client. It is the hope and expectation of the authors that the current case will inform the application of PCIT in treatment with other children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
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Wallace, N.M., Glick Sly, H. (2018). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with a Child on the Autism Spectrum: A Case Study. In: McNeil, C., Quetsch, L., Anderson, C. (eds) Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03213-5_34
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