title: The treatment of epilepsy in autism.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Göteborg, Sweden.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gillberg
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants