Classification Matters for Catatonia and Autism in Children

摘要: Publisher Summary Catatonia and autism are not only major mental disorders, but they also have archetypal characteristics that help explain disorders. The chapter investigates the specific of both disorders examines extent to which can be considered illnesses in their own right, rather than mere symptoms other underlying illnesses. It considers ubiquitousness. Understanding these today is aided by adopting a historical perspective regards classification because early descriptions regarded as unspoilt pathological conditions patients had been treated with psychopharmaceuticals. Analysis catatonia children provides an insight into developmental aspects. explores research has undertaken evaluate interrelationships catatonia, or catatonic characterized ‘‘autism expression catatonia.” concludes ‘‘the effects anticatatonic treatments on autistic unknown, abnormal gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) function implicated neuroimaging studies show small cerebellar structures There genetic evidence susceptibility genes for located long arm chromosome 15.