This study extends findings on the effects of intensive applied behavior analytic treatment for children with autism who began treatment at a mean age of 5.5 years. The behavioral treatment group (n = 13, 8 boys) was compared to an eclectic treatment group (n = 12, 11 boys). Assignment to groups was made independently based on the availability of qualified supervisors. Both behavioral and eclec...

Night eating syndrome (NES) is a form of disordered eating associated with evening hyperphagia (overeating at night) and nocturnal ingestions (waking at night to eat). As with other forms of disordered eating, cognitive and behavioral treatment modalities may be effective in reducing NES symptoms. This review presents evidence for a variety of behavioral treatment approaches, including behavior...

objectives: to report a case of somatoform disorder (not otherwise specified-nos). methods: the patient was an eight-year-old boy who complained of anxiety and seeing visual hallucinations of colorful shapes. he was administered ant migraine and antiepileptic drugs. however, no changes were observed. psychotherapy was started, as well as fluoxetine (20 mg per day). initial assessments included ...