Autism and Co-occurring Conditions: Adapting Psychological Therapies

13 February 2026 10am

Event type Intermediate level

Tags: Asperger, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)… Show all

Topics: Asperger, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Co-occurring, Comorbidity, Evidence-based, Intervention, Multi-morbidity, Physical health, Treatment
Populations: Clinicians, Student / Trainee
Interventions: Psychotherapies
Publication Types: Events, In practice, Primer

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There remains a significant gap in both research and clinical practice concerning the treatment of co-occurring conditions in autism. Although evidence-based protocols are widely used in mental health care, findings suggest that their effectiveness may be reduced when applied to autistic individuals without modification. Emerging studies point to the importance of adapting these interventions to account for differences in communication, cognition, and sensory processing, which can strongly influence treatment engagement and outcomes. Addressing these gaps not only has the potential to improve clinical effectiveness but also to promote more inclusive, individualized care for autistic people across the lifespan.

Learning objectives

To understand transdiagnostic and trans-protocol adaptations for autistic individuals
To identify specific protocol adaptations
To recognize current limitations and outline future directions for research

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About the speaker

Professor Franscisco Musich is a professor of child psychiatry and neurological disorders at Favaloro University and he also leads two mental health departments. His current research and clinical work focus on autism and its co-occurring conditions, with a particular interest in adapting psychological treatments to better meet the needs of autistic individuals.