Clinical Implications of Autistic Features in Patients With a First Episode of Psychosis.

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how autistic features impact clinical outcomes in patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
• Identified patients with first episode psychosis who display autistic features.
• Assessed neurodevelopmental markers, cognitive impairments, and functional impairments.
• Evaluated clinical outcomes in this subgroup.
• Patients with autistic features showed greater cognitive and functional impairments.
• This subgroup had poorer clinical outcomes compared to those without autistic features.
• Early identification of these features may lead to more personalized treatment approaches.