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 […]
Category Archives: Psychosis
Tapering Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents: Part 1 3/21/24
Although pediatricians do not often initiate prescriptions for antipsychotic agents, this and a subsequent e-newsletter edition discuss important issues in their use that can be of relevance to pediatric practice, both in managing acute clinical situations and in managing care for youth with longer term needs for these medicines. About 1% of children ages 7-12 […]
Managing Mood Disorders for Pregnant Patients and Their Progeny 6/11/2020
Optimizing treatment intervention for individuals with clinically significant mood disorders during pregnancy can be fraught with conflicting influences and requires careful consideration and sensitivity, as whatever actions you take (or don’t take) for the mother, will also affect the fetus. Following are a number of clinical considerations identified in a recent article published in Psychiatric […]