Research summaries for autism therapy: psychiatrist

definition of psychiatrist: Medical physician (MD) who specializes in treating disorders of the brain, such as autism. Psychiatrists often prescribe medications to treat disorders of the brain.
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Empowering Families through Relationship Development Intervention: An Important Part of the Biopsychosocial Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Jun 15, 2010

Relationship development intervention (RDI) may be helpful as part of a larger autism treatment program.

The purpose of this article is to teach psychiatrists about RDI. RDI has been in use for ten years now and it is a major relationship-based tool for autism intervention. RDI consultants focus on family support and parent training. They also focus on helping any IQ weaknesses in the child. The author notes that while RDI has not been studied in outcome based research, the thought behind the therapy makes sense and therefore the therapy likely offers value to the child with autism and the family.

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Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions for Children with Autism: A Description and Review of Treatment Research, Summarized Jun 10, 2010

It may help children with autism if psychiatrists learn about applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and learn how to work with ABA therapists.

Most autism therapies have not been studied using evidence-based scientific research. This article reviews ABA therapy for children with autism and the research that supports its use. The article also describes how ABA can be used with psychiatry. The authors note that the most gains are found when ABA is used 30 to 40 hours per week as per the early intensive behavioral intervention model. The early intensive behavioral intervention model is also known for working on all areas of functioning where the child has problems.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acid Treatment in Autism, Summarized Mar 18, 2010

Omega 3 fatty acids appear to be safe and helpful for children with autism.

This open study looked at the effect of omega 3 fatty acids on ten children with autism. The children were given 1 gram of omega 3 fatty acids (180 mg DHA and 380 mg of EPA) for 12 weeks. The children were tested for symptoms of autism by a board-certified child psychiatrist upon entrance to the study, at 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks. The children were examined using three tests for symptoms of autism. The symptoms of autism improved in most of the children after 6 weeks of omega 3 fatty acid therapy.

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Effects of Personality Disorder and Other Variables on Professionals’ Evaluation of Treatment Features in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Behavior Problems, Summarized Aug 13, 2009

People with autism and severe behavioral problems may also have personality disorders, and may benefit from group homes.

The researchers interviewed 120 behavioral therapists, psychiatrists, and inpatient-care providers. The professionals think that behavioral therapy such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) may not work well for patients who have both autism and personality disorders. These patients may do better in a group home than people who have only one of the disorders. This is because behavioral therapy may be very slow at changing behaviors of patients with both autism and personality disorder. Read more...

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Synonyms for psychiatrist include: psychiatrists
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