2008
An Update on Autism
Westphal A, Volkmar F. An Update on Autism. FOCUS The Journal Of Lifelong Learning In Psychiatry 2008, 6: 284-292. DOI: 10.1176/foc.6.3.foc284.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersSpecialized rating scalesAutism spectrum disorderThorough diagnostic assessmentRange of symptomsPrevalence of ASDMultidisciplinary evaluationCommon disorderPharmacological interventionsPsychiatric disordersDiagnostic criteriaSelf-sufficient adultsNeurobiological abnormalitiesProfound disturbancesRating ScaleNeurobiological mechanismsDiagnostic assessmentRefining interventionsDisordersMore childrenCareful assessmentGeneral psychiatristsInterventionSymptomsStrong genetic basisSpectrum disorder
1994
Lithium Augmentation of Fluvoxamine in Autistic Disorder: A Case Report
EPPERSON C, McDOUGLE C, ANAND A, MAREK G, NAYLOR S, VOLKMAR F, COHEN D, PRICE L. Lithium Augmentation of Fluvoxamine in Autistic Disorder: A Case Report. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 1994, 4: 201-207. DOI: 10.1089/cap.1994.4.201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerotonin uptake inhibitorLithium augmentationUptake inhibitorAutistic disorderMinimal clinical responseSubstantial clinical improvementWeeks of treatmentSingle case reportsSignificant adverse effectsClinical improvementClinical responseClinical evidenceCase reportSerotonin functionFluvoxamineMeaningful improvementsTreatment of autismPatientsMarked reductionRating ScaleAdverse effectsRelative efficacyDisordersWeeksTreatment