**9.2. Treatment intensity**

While outpatient therapy often involves a weekly schedule, the possibility of more intensive treatment can be considered depending on the child's clinical presentation and circumstances. Studies have demonstrated that daily sessions offer comparable results to weekly sessions and even provide slight advantages immediately posttreatment though there appear to be no group differences at later follow-ups [48, 49]. While weekly treatment allows for children to maintain their routines and remain in school and other activities, intensive treatment can also be considered as an option when children have a limited time frame and/or require a faster response rate. Many of our children receive intensive treatment during holidays or during the summer months. In addition, children who are unable to attend school may be considered for intensive outpatient programs.
