Catatonia in Autistic Disorder: A Sign of Comorbidity or Variable Expression?.

Realmuto, George M.; August, Gerald J.

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ERIC Number: EJ441342

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Publication Date: 1991

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Catatonia in Autistic Disorder: A Sign of Comorbidity or Variable Expression?

Realmuto, George M.; August, Gerald J.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v21 n4 p517-28 Dec 1991

Case studies are presented of three autistic adolescents who exhibited catatonia, and it is concluded that catatonia may be a sign of a comorbid condition (such as bipolar disorder) in autistic individuals. Autistic individuals with various other psychiatric, neurological, medical, and drug-related conditions may be at greater risk for catatonic episodes. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Autism, Case Studies, Etiology, Mental Disorders, Multiple Disabilities, Neurological Impairments, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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