You and associates conducted a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials studies selected from a total set of 1,730 papers to assess the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to improve the social skills of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These seven studies included nine data sets from 214 children with ASD. In spite of some limitations, their analysis showed that CBT was indeed effective in improving the social skills of ASD children.
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