Exploring How Effective, Acceptable, and Practical a CBT–Sensory Modulation Approach Is for Supporting Children Aged 4–7 Experiencing Anxiety
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This paper evaluates a six-session, manualized CBT-Sensory Modulation program designed for children aged 4–7 with anxiety, delivered through community mental health services. The study utilized a single-case experimental design with six participants to assess the intervention's effectiveness, acceptability, and practicality. Results indicated significant reductions in anxiety symptoms and improvements in daily functioning, with the approach deemed acceptable by both parents and therapists.
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- Tafadzwa Mavhunga (St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney), Daniel Sutton (Auckland University of Technology), Mandie Foster (Auckland University of Technology)
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- 2026-05-01
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- 10.1111/jcap.70055
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@article{allodium:cb9535110b4a4271,
title = {Exploring How Effective, Acceptable, and Practical a CBT–Sensory Modulation Approach Is for Supporting Children Aged 4–7 Experiencing Anxiety},
author = {Tafadzwa Mavhunga and Daniel Sutton and Mandie Foster},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1111/jcap.70055},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70055}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Exploring How Effective, Acceptable, and Practical a CBT–Sensory Modulation Approach Is for Supporting Children Aged 4–7 Experiencing Anxiety AU - Mavhunga, Tafadzwa AU - Sutton, Daniel AU - Foster, Mandie PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1111/jcap.70055 UR - https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70055 ER -
APA
Mavhunga, T., Sutton, D., & Foster, M. (2026). Exploring How Effective, Acceptable, and Practical a CBT–Sensory Modulation Approach Is for Supporting Children Aged 4–7 Experiencing Anxiety. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70055
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