Psychosis in a Child with Atypical Autism: A Case Report and a Brief Review of the Association of Psychosis and Autism

Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience

Susanta Kumar Padhy¹  Swapnajeet Sahoo² 

[1] Dr. Padhy is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India.;Drs. Sahoo, Singla, and Singh are Senior Residents.

关键词: Autism;    psychosis;    association;    autism spectrum disorder;    ASD;   

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学科分类：精神健康和精神病学

来源: Matrix Medical Communications, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Recent studies have shown that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk of developing psychosis. Diagnosing psychosis in such individuals can be challenging when they present with symptoms at a young age. A careful history and thorough assessment are essential for proper diagnosis to avoid mislabeling certain behavioral problems encountered among children with ASD. We present the case of a 12-year-old child with atypical autism who developed psychotic symptoms that led to a diagnostic dilemma. Proper exploration of early childhood history, prompt treatment with an antipsychotic medication, and social skill training led to resolution of psychotic symptoms and improvement in disruptive symptoms of autism.

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