The use of psychostimulants in pervasive developmental disorders

Many children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) display problematic behaviors similar to those seen in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This paper will look at the controversy concerning diagnosing comorbid ADHD in children who meet criteria for PDD and revie...

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Published in:Psychiatric quarterly 2005-10, Vol.76 (3), p.271-281
Main Authors: Abanilla, Patricia Karen, Hannahs, Greg A, Wechsler, Robyn, Silva, Raul R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - epidemiology
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Autism
Behavior
Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use
Child
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - drug therapy
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - epidemiology
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
Comorbidity
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability - drug therapy
Mental disorders
Social skills
Teenagers
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Summary:Many children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) display problematic behaviors similar to those seen in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This paper will look at the controversy concerning diagnosing comorbid ADHD in children who meet criteria for PDD and review the existing literature examining the efficacy of stimulants in these particular set of behaviors or symptom clusters (hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention). The potential drawbacks of using stimulants in a population of children and adolescents who exhibit symptoms of PDD and ADHD will be discussed. Finally, this review will also attempt to define potential areas of future research to examine the utility of the psychostimulants in children and adolescents with PDD and symptoms of ADHD.
ISSN:0033-2720
1573-6709
DOI:10.1007/s11126-005-2980-7