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[Autism and catatonia - Clinical aspects]
1Fundación Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Medicina
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Catatonia, a neuropsychiatric syndrome, affects 8-11% of autistic individuals, often underdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms and lack of awareness.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neuropsychiatric Syndromes
Context:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder impacting social interaction, communication, and behavior.
- Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome occurring across various disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.
- Co-occurrence of catatonia in autism is estimated between 8-11%.
Purpose:
- To highlight the underrecognized association between autism and catatonia.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges and potential underreporting of catatonia in autistic individuals.
- To review current understanding and treatment of catatonia in the context of autism.
Summary:
- Autism is characterized by social-communication deficits and restricted behaviors, often co-occurring with other conditions.
- Catatonia presents with motor, vocal, and behavioral abnormalities, and impaired volition.
- Symptoms of catatonia can mimic or overlap with autism manifestations, leading to underdiagnosis.
Impact:
- Increased awareness may improve diagnosis and management of catatonia in autistic populations.
- Further research into the neurobiological underpinnings of catatonia in autism is warranted.
- Current treatments include benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy, but more investigation is needed.
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