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Case Report
Third-Generation Psychotherapy Approach in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Patient with Autism: A Case Report
Author(s): Flavia Marino, Germana Doria, Adele Lo Presti, Chiara Failla* and Giovanni Pioggia
During childhood and adolescence, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating condition that is characterized by a particular collection
of troubling symptoms. These symptoms include persistent and intrusive thoughts (known as obsessions) as well as time-consuming and distressing
rituals (known as compulsions). This study presents a case study of a 15-year-old male with OCD with also diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD), the patient was treated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), specifically using the Matrix protocol. During treatment, the
patient displayed a notable psychological change, as his previously compulsive behavior shifted from being driven by aversive verbal contexts to
being driven by positive verbal contexts. The study suggests that third-generation psychotherapy techniques and a focus on values can improve
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DOI:
10.37421/2165-7920.2023.13.1569
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