AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Part I, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America, E-Book

This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest-edited by Drs. Robert Wisner-Carlson, Thomas Flis, Scott Pekrul, and Robert Schloesser, examines Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across the lifespan with a focus on complex clinical presentations, co-occurring conditions, and emerging treatment strategies. It complements Part I of the series by delving into psychiatric, neurological, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of ASD, providing clinicians and researchers with a thorough, evidence-based overview of challenging cases and practical interventions.

Key Features:

• Explores co-occurring psychiatric disorders in ASD, including bipolar disorder, psychosis, and catatonia.
• Reviews the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with ASD.
• Examines dual diagnoses such as ASD with substance use disorder.
• Covers neurological comorbidities, including seizures and epilepsy.
• Discusses gastrointestinal and mealtime behavior issues, with insights from applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Addresses emotion regulation impairments and current/future treatment directions.
• Explores sexuality and gender issues in individuals with ASD.
• Highlights facial expression production and recognition challenges in ASD.
• Provides a multidisciplinary, lifespan approach, bridging research, clinical practice, and psychosocial considerations.