title: Differential diagnostics and treatment of an inpatient adolescent showing pervasive developmental disorder and mania.
abstract: A study of a 16.8-yr.-old female is presented to highlight aspects of Asperger's Syndrome as distinguished from cognate developmental and mood disorders. Brief therapy and pharmacological implications are mentioned.
authors.affiliation: Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center, NY 10461, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Atlas
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gerbino-Rosen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003024:Clozapine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010343:Patient Admission; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012114:Residential Treatment
chemical_list: D003024:Clozapine