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Hayashida, Kristen; Anderson, Bryan; Paparella, Tanya; Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Forness, Steven R. – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
Although comorbid or co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and oppositional defiant or conduct disorders have been well studied in children or adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), very little research is available on preschool samples. The current study…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Psychiatric Hospitals
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Sweeney, Dwight; Forness, Steven R.; Levitt, Jennifer G. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Discusses the potential uses of psychopharmarcologic therapy with students who are diagnosed with autism, Tourette syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorders and who display learning, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Explores the possible benefits and known negative side effects associated with 10 classes of drugs used for such treatment.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Children
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Forness, Steven R.; Walker, Hill M.; Kavale, Kenneth A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article for teachers provides basic information on psychiatric disorders and treatments. It covers oppositional defiant and conduct disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression or other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, and autistic spectrum disorders. Insets provide additional…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Behavior Disorders