Periodic Catatonia in an Adult With Autism Spectrum Disorder Responding to Lithium

The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders 2026

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Authors: Anirudh Bakam, Sachi Raina, Y.C. Janardhan Reddy
DOI: 10.4088/pcc.25cr04066
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Abstract

The authors report a case of periodic catatonia in a 30-year-old man with autism spectrum disorder, with no other identifiable psychiatric or neurological comorbidities, that responded to lithium prophylaxis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Neurological and metabolic disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders
Volume
28
Issue
1
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN