Autoextraction in a child with autistic spectrum disorder

Catatonia in a child with autistic disorder.

Catatonia is a cluster of motor features that appears in many recognized psychiatric illnesses. It is being increasingly reported in individuals with autism, a disorder characterized by impaired reciprocal social interactions, aberrant language development and restricted behavioral repertoire. However, relatively little is known about the presentation and treatment of catatonia in children with...

Sensory Integration and Autistic Spectrum Disorder

The theory and practice of sensory integration were developed in the late 1960s by an occupational therapist and psychologist, Dr. A. Jean Ayres [1]. Also, known as sensory processing, it is “the neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment” [1].   

A quality GP consultation with an autistic spectrum disorder child: a mother's perspective.

Communicating with the child who has autistic spectrum disorder: a practical introduction.

Many health professionals seem to lack the knowledge and skills required to understand and communicate with the child or young person with an autistic spectrum disorder. Educational materials about this subject for student nurses and healthcare professionals were developed as part of a nursing course and are presented in this article as an introductory reference for those seeking to improve the...

Electroencephalography for children with autistic spectrum disorder: a sedation protocol.

OBJECTIVES To report the effectiveness and efficiency of a predetermined sedation protocol for providing sedation for electroencephalograph (EEG) studies in children with autism. METHODS Sleep EEG has been advocated for the majority of children with autism spectrum disorder. In most cases, sedation is required to allow adequate studies. Most sedation drugs have negative effects on the EEG pat...