Dr. Alexis Socorro L. Reyes is recognized as one of the leading developmental pediatricians in the Philippines; and is a sought-after speaker and resource person on the management of developmental disabilities. She serves as a technical adviser to the Board of Trustees of the Autism Society Philippines.
Dr. Alexis Reyes |
Dr. Alexis answers some questions raised during the 13th National Autism Conference.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is still classified as a neuro-developmental disorder and has associated co-morbidities like intellectual disability or mental retardation. It is a unique and different classification separate from behavior disorders like ADHD and intellectual disabilities like mental retardation which has many causes.
Prevalence has been established by different countries in their respective contexts. There is no prevalence in the Philippines; hence we are still working on data provided abroad and as such can only extrapolate from what is available.
If this 17-year old has not been diagnosed for a specific developmental disorder, he/she can see any of the following: a developmental pediatrician, a child neurologist or a child psychiatrist. Follow-up is determined by the nature and implications of the diagnosis.
The DSM-V is a manual for mental health professionals and should be used as a set of guidelines; hence the diagnostic criteria for each of the different medical/psychiatric disorders. This is not a tool but is the basis for most tools. Your developmental pediatrician will know this and its clinical purpose.
Risepridone does not cause seizures. It is difficult to determine whether this is a direct effect of this medication; because there are other important factors in place. More information is needed regarding this child’s history and diagnosis.
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