title: [Children with autism and related contact disorders: medical aspects].
abstract: In children with infantile autism or atypical pervasive developmental disorders somatic aspects play an important role. A review is presented of important hereditary, pre-, peri- and neonatal factors, findings at neurological examination, specific medical disorders and neurochemical and neurophysiological findings. Results of the medical examination of 15 children with autistic or atypical developmental disorders are presented. It is concluded that extensive medical examination of these children is indicated: in 8 out of 15 children a clinically relevant chromosomal, neurological or biochemical disorder could be detected.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Minderaa
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stroink
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Blom
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Gunning
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: van Hemel
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000503:physiopathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents
vernacular_title: Kinderen met autisme en verwante contactstoornissen: medische aspecten.