The use of cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the evidence

Mental Health Review Journal

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 93-104

  Binnie, James ^a   Blainey, Sarah ^a  

^a Bromley Healthcare   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adults; Autism spectrum disorders; Cognitive behavioural therapy; Psychiatry; Systematic review

Indexed keywords

EID: 84880976820     PISSN: 13619322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/MHRJ-05-2013-0017     Document Type: Article

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