Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis in Autism.

Autism seldom occurs in its pure form. Often labeled as behavioral disorders or psychological reactions, comorbid psychiatric disorders are common. Bipolar disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders that occur in persons with autism across their life spans. It can be comorbid with and mistaken for several other conditions. Similarly, psychosis occurs in several psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia is the prototype psychotic disorder that has a close but controversial relationship with autism. Assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder and psychosis should be based on their individual characteristics, family dynamics, and community resources. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Mohammad Ghaziuddin, Neera Ghaziuddin. Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis in Autism. The Psychiatric clinics of North America. 2021 Mar;44(1):1-9

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PMID: 33526231

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