This is a brief overview of information about cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), taken from the Autism CRC report, Interventions for children on the autism spectrum: A synthesis of research evidence (Autism Interventions Evidence Report). There are seven other category overviews available designed to help people learn about different interventions and their research evidence. To understand the information in its full context, we encourage you to access the full report. Why is CBT supposed to support children's development? CBT is an intervention that is typically used to treat anxiety disorders and depression. The central premise of CBT is the interdependent relationships...