Pediatric Management of Autism
Autism is among the most common health conditions in general pediatrics, surpassed only by asthma, bone, joint, or muscle problems, and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral conditions.1 However, it began its existence as a clinical entity within the medical field of psychiatry. While other early descriptions exist, it was the account of a psychiatrist, Leo Kanner at Johns Hopkins,2 that ignited awareness and the line of autism research that evolved to what it is today. It was not until later in the twentieth century that the neurologic basis of the condition was better appreciated,3,4 diversifying the range of clinician...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - January 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paul H. Lipkin, Joshua B. Ewen Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Mortality and Autism
Autistic children and youth are at risk for premature mortality. Two preventable causes of that increased risk are elopement and suicide. Pediatricians should educate themselves and caregivers about strategies that could prevent tragic situations involving autistic youth. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - January 11, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Suzanne Rybczynski Source Type: research
Psychopharmacology Management in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have other psychiatric conditions that warrant treatment. Symptoms may not be easy to discern from rigidity or irritability that are sometimes considered to be constituent parts of ASD. Pathophysiology that involves hyperexcitable neurons and anomalous connectivity may provide justification for using psychopharmacologic agents, although nonmedical strategies may also be effective. Hyperactivity, irritability, and tantrums with or without aggression may be rational targets for psychopharmacological intervention. The best-studied drug class to date has been the second-generatio...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - January 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jay A. Salpekar, Lawrence Scahill Source Type: research
Differential Diagnosis of Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This article discusses the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders that may be confused with or co-occur with ASD. Practitioners involved in diagnostic assessment of ASD must be well versed in the features that differentiate ASD from other conditions and be familiar with how co-occurring conditions may manifest in the context of ASD. ASD symptoms present differently across development, underscoring the need for training about typical developmental expectations for youth. Periodic reevaluations throughout development are also important because support needs for i...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - January 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lindsay Olson, Somer Bishop, Audrey Thurm Source Type: research
The Imperative of Ethics in Everyday Clinical Pediatrics
Clinical ethics is the dimension of bioethics devoted to analyzing competing values and obligations in clinical care, seeking the optimal balance between competing duties. Competence in clinical ethics is particularly important in our current scientific and social environment, where disharmony and challenges between value systems are common and the medical profession suffers from self-imposed risks to integrity and coherence. The ability to bring ethical analysis into the challenges of everyday clinical practice is a crucial component in resolving values conflicts and protecting the clinician –patient relationship that i...
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - November 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Margaret R. Moon Source Type: research
How to “Do Ethics” in Pediatrics Practice
This article presents a framework for performing an ethics case analysis. (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - November 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mark T. Hughes Source Type: research
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Everyday Ethics In The Clinical Practice Of Pediatrics And Young Adult Medicine
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America)
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Addressing Violence In Pediatric Practice
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Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - October 20, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joel A. Fein, Megan H. Bair-merritt Source Type: research
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