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A Case Report of Naltrexone Treatment of Self-Injury and Social Withdrawal in Autism.
- Source :
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders . Jun 1990 20(2):169-176. - Publication Year :
- 1990
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Abstract
- Naltrexone hydrochloride was administered to an autistic mentally retarded male, age 14, to investigate the endogenous opiate release theory of self-injurious behavior (SIB). Results yielded a marked decrease in SIB and increased social relatedness during two phases of drug treatment. SIB did not revert to original placebo levels during a second placebo phase. (Author/JDD)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0162-3257
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ413185
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research