Autism spectrum disorder, very-early onset schizophrenia, and child disintegrative disorder: the challenge of diagnosis. A case-report study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) contains several disorders previously present as distinct diagnoses in the DSM Revised Fourth Edition (DSM-IV-TR). These include child disintegrative disorder (CDD). The latter presents typical features, such as a late regression of developmental acquisitions. However, it also shows symptoms similar to ASD, and psychotic symptoms, such as very-early onset schizophrenia (VEOS), are described in the literature.

Case report

In this case report we deepen the case of P., a child who presents a late regression, at 7 years old, associated with psychotic symptoms in the absence of organic alterations. The child was treated with antipsychotic drug therapy and c

SUBMITTER: Di Luzio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10416439 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature