Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Autistic Spectrum Disorder

21 Dec 2023

Medical and paramedical

PSYCHIATRIC MANIFESTATIONS

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

CHAPTER OUTLINE

1- Behavorial Functioning

2- Autistic Spectrum Disorder

3- ADHD

4- Depression

5- Regression and Catatonia

6- Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

7- OCD and Related Disorders

With psychiatrist Dr. Laura Cretu, Dr. Hervé Walti, pediatrician at the Institut Jérôme Lejeune, describes in this video and in the accompanying data sheet the autism spectrum disorder present in many people with trisomy 21.

Discover the entire “Psychiatric Manifestations” chapter by clicking on “Chapter outline” to the right of the image at the top of the page.

Discover below the presentation associated with this video.

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