Research: The Neuropsychiatry of the Cerebellum – Insights from the Clinic

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Authored by Schmahmann, JD, Weilburg JB, and Sherman JC in The Cerebellum, Volume 6, Issue 3, p. 254-267, (2007).

Article summary (posted Oct 12, 2007):

Some autistic symptoms may be eased with electroshock therapy.

This paper describes a series of patients who have problems with the portion of the brain known as the cerebellum. The cerebellum is believed to be where the brain controls mood. Problems with the cerebellum can cause some of the symptoms of autism. A weak link between the cerebellum and movement (vestibular system) may also cause some of the symptoms of autism. Problems of the cerebellum can be treated with counseling or maybe by electrical shock therapy of the cerebellum.

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autism, cerebellum, electroshock therapy, movement, therapy
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