Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder Delivered by School Counselors
Brief Summary: This 5-year study addresses the unmet needs of adolescents with social phobia through the testing of a 12-week cognitive-behavioral, school-based group intervention delivered by trained school counselors compared to a nonspecific school counseling program. A secondary goal is to provide further examination of the efficacy of the CBT program delivered by school counselors as compared to the same program delivered by psychologists.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Outpatient adolescents with ASD (see below) between the ages 11-14 years.
* Meets criteria for a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome (AS), or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified .
* Meets criteria for a diagnosis of one of the following anxiety disorders: separation anxiety disorder (SAD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
* Child has a Full Scale and Verbal Comprehension IQ≥85.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving concurrent psychotherapy, social skills training, or behavioral interventions (e.g., applied behavior analysis). Families will have the option of discontinuing such services to enroll in the study.
* Has started an antidepressant within 12 weeks before study enrollment or an antipsychotic 6 weeks before study enrollment.
* Has changed established psychotropic medications (e.g., antidepressants, anxioloytics) within 8 weeks before study enrollment (6 weeks for antipsychotic).
* Is currently suicidal or has been actively suicidal in the last 6 months.
* Has been diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders; or Substance abuse in past 6 months.
* Presence of a significant and/or unstable medical illness which might lead to hospitalization during the study.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Total Anxiety T-score of greater than 57 on Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children and/or teacher nomination as one of the most anxious children in the classroom
* Meets DSM-IV criteria for separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or social phobia, or features (one or more, but not all criteria) of one of these disorders with an associated composite CSR of 2 to 6 on ADIS
* Both parent and child speak English fluently

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current diagnosis of the following on ADIS: obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, schizophrenia, pervasive developmental disorder, major depression, or substance abuse
* Current suicidal or homicidal intent or plan
* Diagnosis of mental retardation (IQ less than 71) on the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT)
* Currently receiving psychotropic medication
C: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Outpatient children with an autism spectrum disorder (see #2 below) between the ages 7-11years.
2. Meets criteria for a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome (AS), or PDD-NOS using scores from the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
3. Meets DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of one of the following anxiety disorders: separation anxiety disorder (SAD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) as determined by the ADIS-IV-C/P (with CSR 4) and all available information.
4. Minimum score of 14 on the PARS Severity Scale; this score indicates clinically significant anxiety symptom severity (RUPP, 2002) and has been used in recent major clinical trials (e.g., Walkup et al., 2008).
5. Child has a Full Scale and Verbal Comprehension IQ \> 70 as assessed on a commonly used IQ test.
6. Subjects with co-morbid depression, ADHD, tic disorder or disruptive behavior disorders will be acceptable as long as the anxiety disorder is primary (i.e., most impairing/distressing).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Receiving concurrent psychotherapy, social skills training, or behavioral interventions (e.g., applied behavior analysis). Families will have the option of discontinuing such services to enroll in the study. Those randomized to TAU will be able to continue or initiate psychosocial interventions (psychotherapy, social skills training, applied behavior analysis, or family therapy) whereas those randomized to CBT will not receive these interventions concurrent with CBT.
2. New Treatments: Initiation of an antidepressant within 12 weeks before study enrollment or an antipsychotic 8 weeks before study enrollment. No new alternative medications, nutritionals or therapeutic diets within 8 weeks of study enrollment.
3. Established Treatment changes: Any change in established psychotropic medication (e.g., antidepressants, anxioloytics) within 8 weeks before study enrollment, or any change in alternative medications that might have behavioral effects within 6 weeks prior to the study baseline assessment. Those randomized to TAU may make medication changes following randomization, including starting a medication; those randomized to CBT will remain stable on medications during the study.
4. (a) Current clinically significant suicidality or (b) individuals who have engaged in suicidal behaviors within 6 months will be excluded and referred for appropriate clinical intervention.
5. Lifetime DSM-IV bipolar, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders; or Substance abuse in past 6 months.
6. Unwillingness of parents to make the commitment to accompany their child for multiple study visits.
7. Presence of a significant and/or unstable medical illness which might lead to hospitalization during the study.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis. DSM-IV primary diagnosis (most severe) of social anxiety disorder (as determined by the ADIS-PC)
2. Age and Sex. Boys and Girls, 14 through 19 years
3. Grade. 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th
4. English speaking. Adolescent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Current diagnosis of substance use or conduct disorder
2. Concurrent mental disorder of greater severity than social anxiety disorder
3. Current psychotic symptoms
4. Current suicidal ideation
5. Pervasive developmental disorder, or a significant medical disorder (e.g., substantially impairs functioning, school attendance, or the ability to engage in treatment)
6. Current psychological or pharmacological treatment

Answer: D