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- * A case study of a 12-year-old with atypical autism illustrates the diagnostic difficulties encountered when psychotic symptoms emerge alongside ASD.
- * Effective diagnosis and treatment, including exploring early childhood history, administering antipsychotic medication, and providing social skills training, can lead to significant improvement in symptoms.
Article Abstract
Recent studies have shown that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk of developing psychosis. Diagnosing psychosis in such individuals can be challenging when they present with symptoms at a young age. A careful history and thorough assessment are essential for proper diagnosis to avoid mislabeling certain behavioral problems encountered among children with ASD. We present the case of a 12-year-old child with atypical autism who developed psychotic symptoms that led to a diagnostic dilemma. Proper exploration of early childhood history, prompt treatment with an antipsychotic medication, and social skill training led to resolution of psychotic symptoms and improvement in disruptive symptoms of autism.
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