Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome by Mohammad Ghaziuddin

By Mohammad Ghaziuddin

The 1st booklet to deal with the more and more pressing desire for info approximately psychiatric difficulties in individuals with autism spectrum problems (ASDs), psychological health and wellbeing features of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and mental problems which are frequently encountered with ASDs. the writer, an skilled psychiatrist focusing on autism, describes all the stipulations which are regularly noticeable in autistic little ones and adults, together with schizophrenia, melancholy, nervousness, and tic issues, and offers sound tips on their early detection and therapy. effortless to take advantage of and authoritative, this ebook is a vital device to be used by way of either relations and execs.

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Meltzer, H. and Goodman, R. ’ International Review of Psychiatry, 15, 158–65. Frith, U. ’ Acta Paediatrica Supplement, 416, 63–8. , Al-Khouri, I. and Ghaziuddin, N. ’ European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 11, 3, 142–6. Ghaziuddin, M. and Burmeister, M. ’ Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 29, 3, 259–63. Ghaziuddin, M. and Greden, J. ’ Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 28, 2, 111–115. , Tsai, L. and Elardo, S. ’ Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 43, 279–82.

The patient is first examined to see if he meets the criteria for autism and then for Asperger syndrome. If he does not meet the criteria for either of these disorders, then he is given a label of PDDNOS. Thus, according to the DSM-IV (APA, 1994), it is not possible to give two diagnoses at the same time to a patient, nor is it allowed to consider a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome if all the criteria for autism are satisfied. An important requirement is that the patient does not meet the criteria for 50 MENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS OF AUTISM AND ASPERGER SYNDROME schizophrenia or of any other pervasive developmental disorder.

Carbamazepine is also used in patients with autism as a mood stabilizer and an anticonvulsant. Both the medications have side-effects, such as effects on the liver, excessive sedation, and problems with coordination, that need to be monitored closely. NEWER ANTICONVULSANTS Several newer anticonvulsants have recently been introduced. While few systematic data are available, many of these anticonvulsants are being used to treat children with autism spectrum disorders, not only for the control of seizures, but also for the treatment of mood and behavior symptoms.

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