Behavioral Effects of Org 2766, a Synthetic Analog of the Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (4-9), in 14 Outpatient Autistic Children

Fourteen autistic children (ages 5-13) were administered Org 2766 (a synthetic analog of the adrenocorticotrophic hormone 4-9) or a placebo for 4 weeks. The hormone appeared to decrease stereotypic behavior and increase such behaviors as "change toys,""locomote," and "talk,&...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1990-12, Vol.20 (4), p.467-478
1. Verfasser:	Buitelaar, Jan K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - analogs & derivatives Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - therapeutic use Anticonvulsants Attention - drug effects Autism Autistic Disorder - drug therapy Autistic Disorder - psychology Behavior Change Behavior Problems Behavior Rating Scales Biological and medical sciences Child Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - drug therapy Child Development Disorders, Pervasive - psychology Double-Blind Method Drug Therapy Elementary Education Female Humans Male Medical sciences Miscellaneous Motor Activity - drug effects Neuropharmacology Peptide Fragments - therapeutic use Pharmacology Pharmacology. Drug treatments Single-Blind Method Social Environment Stereotyped Behavior - drug effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Fourteen autistic children (ages 5-13) were administered Org 2766 (a synthetic analog of the adrenocorticotrophic hormone 4-9) or a placebo for 4 weeks. The hormone appeared to decrease stereotypic behavior and increase such behaviors as "change toys,""locomote," and "talk," though Aberrant Behavior Checklist ratings did not show significant changes. (Author/JDD)
ISSN:	0162-3257 1573-3432
DOI:	10.1007/BF02216053