Identification, evaluation, and management of children with autism spectrum disorder

SL Hyman, SE Levy, SM Myers, DZ Kuo, S Apkon… - …, 2020 - publications.aap.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

[HTML][HTML] An update on psychopharmacological treatment of autism spectrum disorder

R Aishworiya, T Valica, R Hagerman, B Restrepo - Neurotherapeutics, 2022 - Elsevier
While behavioral interventions remain the mainstay of treatment of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), several potential targeted treatments addressing the underlying neurophysiology of …

Identification of shared and differentiating genetic architecture for autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and case subgroups

M Mattheisen, J Grove, TD Als, J Martin, G Voloudakis… - Nature Genetics, 2022 - nature.com
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are
highly heritable neurodevelopmental conditions, with considerable overlap in their genetic …

Use of psychotropic drugs in patients with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review

K Jobski, J Höfer, F Hoffmann… - Acta Psychiatrica …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The objective of this review was to examine prevalence and patterns of
psychopharmacotherapy in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method A …

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

K Williams, A Brignell, M Randall… - Cochrane Database …, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterised by abnormalities in social
interaction and communication skills, as well as stereotypic behaviours and restricted …

Emotion dysregulation is substantially elevated in autism compared to the general population: Impact on psychiatric services

CM Conner, J Golt, R Shaffer, G Righi… - Autism …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Emerging evidence suggests that emotion regulation (ER) impairment in those with ASD is
associated with poor mental health. This study used the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory, a …

The effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy versus treatment as usual for anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders: A randomized, controlled trial

EA Storch, EB Arnold, AB Lewin, JM Nadeau… - Journal of the American …, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of a modular cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
protocol relative to treatment as usual (TAU) among children with high-functioning autism …

Psychotropic medication use and polypharmacy in children with autism spectrum disorders

D Spencer, J Marshall, B Post, M Kulakodlu… - …, 2013 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to examine rates and predictors of
psychotropic use and multiclass polypharmacy among commercially insured children with …

Effects of physical exercise on the stereotyped behavior of children with autism spectrum disorders

JP Ferreira, T Ghiarone, CR Cabral Junior, GE Furtado… - Medicina, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Recent studies have shown the existence of a positive
relationship between physical exercise, symptomatic improvement, and reduction of …

Extended-release guanfacine for hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder

L Scahill, JT McCracken, BH King… - American Journal of …, 2015 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
Objective: Hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and distractibility are common problems in children
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Extended-release guanfacine is approved for children …