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JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Volume 44, Issue 9, Pages 2127-2136Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2085-y
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Autistic spectrum disorders; Catatonia; Electroconvulsive therapy; Behavioural therapy
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A systematic review was conducted to examine the efficacy of a range of treatments for autistic catatonia. The review identified 22 relevant papers, reporting a total of 28 cases including both adult and paediatric patients. Treatment methods included electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), medication, behavioural and sensory interventions. Quality assessment found the standard of the existing literature to be generally poor, with particular limitations in treatment description and outcome measurement. There is some limited evidence to support the use of ECT, high dose lorazepam and behavioural interventions for people with autistic catatonia. However, there is a need for controlled, high-quality trials. Reporting of side effects and adverse events should also be improved, in order to better evaluate the safety of these treatments.
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