Autism Spectrum Disorder and Psychosis 1/8/25

Patient is a 14-year-old male with history of autism spectrum disorder who presents for psychiatric evaluation. Patient was diagnosed with autism at age 3 after his pediatrician noticed concerning signs including speech delay, limited social interaction, and repetitive play. On interview, patient’s mother shares that over the past few months patient has exhibited increased aggression […]

Autism Meltdowns & Aggression 8/10/23

With autism currently affecting nearly 1 in 36 children, most healthcare providers will be treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at some point in time. Particularly for those more significantly affected, the issue of agitated and aggressive outbursts is often a major concern, though even in those with less significant symptom profiles, affectively charged […]