The treatment of epilepsy in autism.
Autism is associated with epilepsy. One third of the population of people with autism have developed seizures in early adult life. In spite of this well-known association, little is known about the treatment of epilepsy in autism. This paper reviews the sparse literature and reports a systematic case-record study of the treatment of epilepsy in autism. Some practical guidelines for clinicians are provided. Research in the field of epilepsy in autism is highly warranted.
Gillberg
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University of Göteborg, Sweden.
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
D000927:Anticonvulsants