Addressing fears of children with Williams syndrome: therapist and child behavior in the context of a novel play-and humor-infused exposure therapy approach

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 14; p. 1098449
• Main Authors: Young, Brianna N., Mohanty, Ellora, Levine, Karen, Klein-Tasman, Bonita P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 03.08.2023
• Subjects: anxiety; children; exposure therapy; phobias; play therapy; Psychology; Williams syndrome

Many children with Williams syndrome struggle with fears and phobias that significantly impact their daily lives. Yet, there is sparse literature about the impact of behavioral interventions to treat anxiety and phobias among children with Williams syndrome. Using observational coding of interventio...