Autonomic Dysfunction in Catatonia in Autism: Implications of a Vagal Theory
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Catatonia has been increasingly recognized as a comorbid syndrome of autism at a rate of 12-17% in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders [1,2] and with other intellectual disabilities [3,4]. Mutism, stereotypic speech, echolalia, stereotypic or repetitive behaviors, posturing, grimacing, rigidity, mannerisms and purposeless agitation are catatonic signs and feature prominently in autism. Some patients, often adolescents, experience a sharp increase of these symptoms and qualify for a diagnosis of catatonia [2,5,6].
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Autonomic Dysfunction in Catatonia in Autism: Implications of a Vagal Theory
Catatonia has been increasingly recognized as a comorbid syndrome of autism at a rate of 12-17% in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders [1,2] and with other intellectual disabilities [3,4]. Mutism, stereotypic speech, echolalia, stereotypic or repetitive behaviors, posturing, grimacing, rigidity, mannerisms and purposeless agitation are catatonic signs and feature promine...
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