Differential diagnostics and treatment of an inpatient adolescent showing pervasive developmental disorder and mania

Psychol Rep. 1995 Aug;77(1):207-10. doi: 10.2466/pr0.1995.77.1.207.

Abstract

A study of a 16.8-yr.-old female is presented to highlight aspects of Asperger's Syndrome as distinguished from cognate developmental and mood disorders. Brief therapy and pharmacological implications are mentioned.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Autistic Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Autistic Disorder / therapy
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / psychology
  • Bipolar Disorder / therapy
  • Clozapine / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Admission*
  • Psychotherapy
  • Residential Treatment

Substances

  • Clozapine