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Autistic Disorder - Drug therapy
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Definition of 'Autistic Disorder'A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV) Common names: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
18 Jul 2009 
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare on a national cohort of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the concurrent use of >or=3 psychotropic medications between children in foster care and children who have disabilities and ... Read more...
29 Jun 2009 PURPOSE: To review the potential role of serotonin dysregulation in autism and the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating core deficits and associated symptoms of autism in children. The literature was searched for ... Read more...
29 Jun 2009 Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong condition that currently has an unclear etiology and no known cure. Families of children on the autism spectrum typically have many questions and much to learn as they manage the disorder and create meaningful ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Autistic Disorder - Drug therapy'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Drug fails to subdue repetitive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders.
29 Sep 2009 - State variation in psychotropic medication use by foster care children with autism spectrum disorder. 18 Jul 2009
- Review of the evidence for treatment of children with autism with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. 29 Jun 2009
- Supporting families of children with autism spectrum disorders: questions parents ask and what nurses need to know. 29 Jun 2009
- National patterns in the outpatient pharmacological management of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. 30 May 2009
- Citalopram treatment in children with autism spectrum disorders and high levels of repetitive behavior. 30 May 2009
- Lack of efficacy of citalopram in children with autism spectrum disorders and high levels of repetitive behavior: citalopram ineffective in children with autism. 30 May 2009
- A longitudinal investigation of psychotropic and non-psychotropic medication use among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. 10 May 2009
- Complementary, holistic, and integrative medicine: fish oils and neurodevelopmental disorders. 30 Mar 2009
- Rare diseases offer insights into autism spectrum disorders. Preliminary laboratory studies suggest new biological targets for intervention. 30 Mar 2009
- Pharmacologic treatment for the core deficits and associated symptoms of autism in children. 27 Feb 2009
- [Risperidone use in child and adolescent psychiatric patients] 19 Jan 2009
- Aripiprazole monotherapy in children and young adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders: a retrospective study. 30 Dec 2008
- The role of antipsychotics in the management of behavioural symptoms in children and adolescents with autism. 30 Dec 2008
- Management of autism spectrum disorders in primary care. 30 Dec 2008
- Regarding omega-3 fatty acids in severe autism. 30 Dec 2008
- Pediatric fatality secondary to EDTA chelation. 29 Nov 2008
- A reply to Soden et al.: your data shows autistic children have higher levels of heavy metals. 29 Nov 2008
- Developing drugs for core social and communication impairment in autism. 29 Sep 2008
- Assessment and pharmacologic treatment of sleep disturbance in autism. 29 Sep 2008
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Technical information about 'Autistic Disorder'
Definition: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV)
Descriptor UI: D001321
Alternative terms: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: F03.550.325.125;
Online Note: use AUTISM, INFANTILE to search AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-80; use SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-70
History Note: 1981(1966)