Emotion regulation: concepts & practice in autism spectrum disorder

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014 Jan;23(1):15-24. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2013.07.002. Epub 2013 Aug 30.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe emotion regulation, and how emotion regulation may be compromised in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This information may be useful for clinicians working with children with ASD who exhibit behavioral problems. Suggestions for practice are provided.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Behavioral problems; Emotion regulation; Review; Therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Behavioral Symptoms / etiology
  • Behavioral Symptoms / psychology*
  • Behavioral Symptoms / therapy
  • Child
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / complications
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology*
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Communication Disorders / complications
  • Communication Disorders / psychology
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Emotional Intelligence*
  • Emotions*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods