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Peer reviewedKurita, Hiroshi; Nakayasu, Nobuo – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
This paper presents a case report of a young adult Japanese male with infantile autism who also met diagnostic criteria for seasonal affective disorder and trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). The case report deals with difficulties in diagnosing mood disorder in such individuals, potential treatment effectiveness of valproic acid, and…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Autism, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies
