[Therapeutic options in autism].
The etiology of autistic disorders is very probably genetic. The aim of treatment is to improve the child's ability to interact and communicate with others, as well as his language skills. For this purpose, various therapeutic behavioral options are available. In the case of the Frankfurt group therapy, group therapy is combined with special computer-based training aimed at identifying emotions. This can be supplemented by psychopharmaceutic co-treatment aimed at ameliorating accompanying dysfunctional behaviors, such as auto-aggression, hyperactivity, or motor stereotypes.
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, J.-W.-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Deutschordenstr. 50, D-60590 Frankfurt/M. poustka@em.uni-frankfurt.de
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D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D004644:Emotions; D005149:Facial Expression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D008297:Male; D010364:Pattern Recognition, Visual; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012917:Social Adjustment