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Direct linkWilliamson, Edwin D.; Martin, Andres – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Medications are widely prescribed in children with autism spectrum disorders. Most commonly these medications are used to decrease symptoms that fall under three main clusters: irritability, ADHD-like symptoms, and repetitive behaviors. In this guide we introduce basic approaches to medications in children with autism and review the scientific…
Descriptors: Autism, Drug Therapy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Rutter, Michael L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
Scientific progress is discussed in relation to clinical issues; genetic issues; environmental issues; and the state of play on psychological treatments. It is concluded that substantial gains in knowledge have been achieved during the last 3 years, and there have been some unexpected findings, but major puzzles remain. We should be hopeful of…
Descriptors: Genetics, Autism, Genetic Disorders, Environmental Influences
Homan, Kendra J.; Mellon, Michael W.; Houlihan, Daniel; Katusic, Maja Z. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) is a rare condition characterized by distinct regression of developmental and behavioral functioning following a period of apparently normal development for at least 2 years. The purpose of this article is to present the developmental, behavioral, psychosocial, and medical histories of eight children who…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Language Acquisition, Child Health, Case Studies
Lyons, Viktoria; Fitzgerald, Michael – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2004
Research has shown that individuals with autism and Asperger syndrome are impaired in humor appreciation, although anecdotal and parental reports provide some evidence to the contrary. This paper reviews the cognitive and affective processes involved in humor and recent neurological findings. It examines humor expression and understanding in…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Humor, Cognitive Processes
Mukaddes, Nahit Motavalli; Topcu, Zerrin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
This case study presents a 10-year-old girl with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, who killed her 6-month-old sister by throwing her out of a window. Her aggressive-impulsive behavior had a persistent pattern. She had a history of epilepsy, and was frequently exposed to physical abuse. She never attended a structured treatment program. Here, we…
Descriptors: Autism, Epilepsy, Psychological Patterns, Preadolescents
Golan, Ofer; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Hill, Jacqueline – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can recognise simple emotions and pass basic theory of mind tasks, but have difficulties recognising more complex emotions and mental states. This study describes a new battery of tasks, testing recognition of 20 complex emotions and mental states from faces and voices. The battery was given to males and females…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Adults, Recognition (Psychology), Psychological Patterns
