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The fragile X syndrome has been associated with autism. Blood samples from 37 autistic children and a control group were negative for fragile X chromosome. Large numbers of nonrandom autosomal lesions were observed in both the autistic and control groups.
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Transtorno Autístico/complicações , Síndrome do Cromossomo X Frágil/complicações , Aberrações dos Cromossomos Sexuais/complicações , Adolescente , Adulto , Transtorno Autístico/genética , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Fragilidade Cromossômica , Feminino , Síndrome do Cromossomo X Frágil/genética , Humanos , Inteligência , MasculinoRESUMO
The impetus for the dramatic increase in the number of treatment alternatives for children has come from changes in the theoretical conceptualization of treatment, social and political pressures, and financial considerations. This article reviews the literature on alternatives to hospitalization, appraising the available data on the effectiveness of psychiatric hospitalization and its alternatives and considers future research needs and the development of services in this area.
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Hospitalização , Transtornos Mentais/terapia , Adolescente , Criança , Maus-Tratos Infantis/prevenção & controle , Terapia Familiar/métodos , Seguimentos , Cuidados no Lar de Adoção/métodos , Serviços de Assistência Domiciliar , Humanos , Delinquência Juvenil/reabilitação , Tratamento Domiciliar/métodosRESUMO
Previous research suggested that hyperactive children are especially susceptible to accidents. Two questions remain: is the relationship peculiar to hyperactivity in childhood or for behaviorally disturbed children in general and does the relationship hold for females as well as for males? To answer these questions 189 patients at a child psychiatric clinic were rated on a scale which included measures of hyperactivity and accident proneness. The hyperactive patients were more likely to be described as accident prone than nonhyperactive patients. The relationship between childhood hyperactivity and accident proneness is confirmed and is specific. The relationship holds for both boys and girls.
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Propensão a Acidentes , Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade/psicologia , Criança , Transtornos do Comportamento Infantil/psicologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Testes Psicológicos , Fatores SexuaisAssuntos
Creches , Serviços Comunitários de Saúde Mental , Criança , Desenvolvimento Infantil , Pré-Escolar , Assistência Integral à Saúde , Custos e Análise de Custo , Carência Cultural , Pessoas com Deficiência , Feminino , Humanos , Maine , Masculino , Transtornos Mentais/terapia , Berçários para Lactentes , Relações Pais-Filho , Pais , Jogos e Brinquedos , Psicoterapia , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Ensino , Estados Unidos , United States Office of Economic OpportunityRESUMO
The present study attempted to determine if those children with significant psychopathology were referred to mental health services after having initially been referred to the fire department. On file at the Portland Fire Department were 30 child firesetters whose parent or guardian had completed the Child Behavior Checklist. The CBCL had not been scored prior to the fire department's treatment referral, or prior to our review of the files. Significant psychopathology, determined after the CBCL had been scored, was not a determinant of future referral for mental health services. Thus, there is a need for fire departments and mental health professionals to work collaboratively to determine the appropriate treatment referral for child firesetters.
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Piromania/psicologia , Serviços de Saúde Mental , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Piromania/terapia , Humanos , Masculino , Testes Psicológicos , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
This paper presents findings on the relationship of childhood firesetting and DSM-III diagnosis in a representative sample of child psychiatric outpatients (N = 204). Childhood firesetting and the DSM-III diagnosis of conduct disorder are strongly related; they show a significant interaction effect with lessened competence as measured by activities and increased externalizing (undercontrolled) behavior.