A symptom-based approach to treatment of psychosis in autism spectrum disorder [corrected].

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Professor of Psychiatry and Systems Neuroscience,Department of Psychosis Studies,Institute of Psychiatry,Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London,London,UK;Consultant Psychiatrist,National Psychosis Unit,South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust,London,UK.

Published: January 2018

The optimal management of autism with psychosis remains unclear. This report describes a 22-year-old man with autism and psychosis who was referred to a tertiary-level specialist psychosis service, following a 6-year history of deterioration in mental health starting around the time of sitting GCSE examinations and an episode of bullying at school. We describe the individualised symptom-based approach that was effective in his treatment. Declaration of interest The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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