Pervasive developmental disorders: a 10-year review.
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry
; 39(9): 1079-95, 2000 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-10986804
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To summarize recent advances about the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of pervasive developmental disorders.METHOD:
Review of Medline databases, books, and book chapters published between July 1989 and November 1999.RESULTS:
Clinical and genetic studies support expansion of the concept of autism to include a broader spectrum of social communication handicaps. The prevalence of autism is approximately 1 per 2,000; the prevalence of autism and Asperger's disorder together is 1 per 1,000. The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers is a useful screening instrument for 18-month-old children; the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule are instruments of choice for research. Although twin and family studies clearly support genetic factors as important in autism, linkage analysis studies indicate that many genes may be involved. There is no one treatment of choice. Social-pragmatic approaches, augmented by individualized strategies and social coaching, may be best for teaching social communication skills. Pharmacological interventions have a limited role in improving social communication, but selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and atypical neuroleptic medications may help ameliorate aggression, hyperactivity, and other secondary problems.CONCLUSIONS:
Private and government agencies must continue to support basic and applied research.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
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Ajustamento Social
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Transtornos Globais do Desenvolvimento Infantil
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry
Assunto da revista:
PEDIATRIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos