Psychiatria pre prax 4/2001

Child autism on the boundary

Child autism as a pervasive developmental disorder attacks social interaction, communication skills and interests of autistic children. Arising number of papers on national Czech and Slovak board brings near the topics of autistic disorders to the health and pedagogical professionals. These papers present appropriate pharmacotherapy and personal knowledge in case-reports. The recent article by Propper (2) should be mentioned. General paediatricians, child psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, special educators and other experts are involved in the complex management of autistic children.

Keywords: child autism, management.