2016
Aggression in autism spectrum disorder: presentation and treatment options
Fitzpatrick S, Srivorakiat L, Wink L, Pedapati E, Erickson C. Aggression in autism spectrum disorder: presentation and treatment options. Neuropsychiatric Disease And Treatment 2016, Volume 12: 1525-1538. PMID: 27382295, PMCID: PMC4922773, DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s84585.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderSpectrum disorderFunctional communication trainingASD diagnosisFunctional behavioral assessmentSocial communicationNegative outcomesSocial interactionSocial supportDevelopmental disabilitiesPersistent difficultiesBehavioral assessmentCommunication trainingAggressionNeurodevelopmental disordersAggressive behaviorRepetitive patternsDisordersReinforcement strategiesIndividualsStress levelsQuality of lifeAggression ratesCaregiversSecond-generation antipsychotics
2015
The neurobehavioral and molecular phenotype of Angelman Syndrome
Wink L, Fitzpatrick S, Shaffer R, Melnyk S, Begtrup A, Fox E, Schaefer T, Mathieu-Frasier L, Ray B, Lahiri D, Horn P, Erickson C. The neurobehavioral and molecular phenotype of Angelman Syndrome. American Journal Of Medical Genetics Part A 2015, 167: 2623-2628. PMID: 26219744, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma levelsAngelman syndromeBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plasma levelsDevelopmental delayNeurotrophic factor plasma levelsBDNF plasma levelsDetailed medical historyAge 3 yearsRare neurodevelopmental disorderLarger future studiesAbnormal neuronal developmentBDNF levelsSignificant developmental delayNeuropsychiatric presentationUnique behavioral profileGait ataxiaMedical historySleep disruptionMajority of individualsPlasma samplingAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleNeuronal developmentNeurodevelopmental disordersNeurobehavioral phenotypesHyperactivity/impulsivity