Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Catatonia in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA, LBA Eden II/Genesis Programs
• July 19th, 2022
• assessment, catatonia, diagnosis, ECT, misdiagnosis, Summer 2022 Issue, treatment
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Catatonia is a distinct cluster of mood, motor, vocal and affective disorders once thought to be solely a specifier for various psychotic and mood disorders. It is now recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association,...

When an ASD Diagnosis Isn’t the Whole Answer – A Diagnostic Perspective

• By: Kate Palmer, MA, CCP, CAS Lindsey Pfundstein, BA, AC, QMHP GRASP
• July 1st, 2014
• diagnosis, DSM 5, misdiagnosis
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Receiving a diagnosis of ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome can be intense, emotional, and validating for an individual and his/her family. For many, it can begin a journey of self-discovery and understanding concerning one’s past experiences. Even in the best-case scenario for an ASD individual to...