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Psychosexual education and training for adolescents with autism spectrum disord...
Duarte,Luísa; Figueiredo,Raquel; Alves,João CaseiroAbstract Introduction: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have limited access to reliable information on puberty and sexuality, and the core symptoms of ASD can lead to problems in romantic and sexual functioning, like engaging in less appropriate sexual behavior. Therefore, these adolescents may benefit from specialized psychosexual training programs. Objectives: To review the existing literat...
Pica and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: is there a link? Comorbidity...
Cardoso,Daniela; Duarte,Luísa; Pinto,Vanessa Fonseca; Cartaxo,TeresaAbstract Introduction: Pica is the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances. It is common during childhood and may be related to nutritional deficits, intellectual disability, stress, and psychosis. However, no causative biological condition is identified in most cases and there is limited evidence to support pharmacological intervention. As several authors describe pica as an impulse control disorder a...
Folic acid, vitamin B12, and psychotic symptoms among young psychiatric inpatients
Reis,Filipa Pedro dos; Duarte,Luísa; Cartaxo,Teresa; Santos,VítorAbstract Introduction: Folic acid and/or vitamin B12 deficiency are known to be associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. However, the association between serum levels of these molecules and psychotic symptoms is not established. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between folic acid and vitamin B12 serum levels and the presence of psychotic symptoms among child and young adult psychiatri...