Cri du Chat Syndrome Coexistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report

Firat S., Senor P. U., Aysev F. A. S.

PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, cilt.8, sa.2, ss.89-92, 2018 (ESCI, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5455/jmood.20180318080134
  • Dergi Adı: PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.89-92
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Autism, cri du chat syndrome
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Cri du chat syndrome is characterized by significant impairment in expressive language skills, and impairment of the recipient language. This syndrome is caused by a deletion in the short arm of chromosome 5. Behavioral features associated with syndrome include hyperactivity, self-injurious, aggressive, and stereotyped behaviors. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a serious neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, restricted and stereotyped behavioral patterns.