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Infantile autism and puberty

C Gillberg, H Schaumann

    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
    |December 1, 1981
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    Some autistic children improve, but a subset experience severe symptom worsening during puberty. This pubertal deterioration may indicate a distinct subgroup requiring further research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Child Psychology
    • Pediatric Neurology

    Background:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prognosis varies, with some children showing significant childhood improvement.
    • Understanding developmental trajectories in ASD is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Observation:

    • A Swedish study observed five autistic children experiencing symptom deterioration or severe aggravation at puberty's onset.
    • This deterioration followed a period of earlier improvement in all observed cases.

    Findings:

    • Autistic children exhibiting pubertal deterioration represent a potential meaningful subgroup within ASD.
    • This subgroup's unique characteristics warrant further investigation.

    Implications:

    • Identifying this subgroup could lead to more tailored therapeutic strategies for autistic individuals.
    • Future longitudinal studies should focus on characterizing pubertal deterioration in ASD.