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June 1, 2026Case Reports in PsychiatryOpen Access

A 24‐Year‐Old Male Adult With a Severe Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Intractable Challenging Behaviors: A Case Report

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EGEdouard GuezNTNicolas TurinFDFilippia Doulou

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Overview

Case report demonstrates improved outcomes in a young adult with severe autism and developmental disorders through integrated care strategies.

Key Points

  • This case report examines the complexities of managing severe autism spectrum disorder and intellectual developmental disorder in a young adult.
  • Multidisciplinary approach involving psychiatry, intensive care, and palliative care specialists.
  • Streamlined antipsychotic treatment focusing on clozapine and later fluoxetine.
  • Implemented nutritional rehabilitation and structured communication support alongside psychoeducational interventions.
  • Behavioral symptoms and emotional regulation improved significantly over time.
  • Physical health, mobility, and quality of life enhanced after removing gastrostomy and discontinuing restraints.
  • Streamlining psychotropic medications led to better management of somatic complications.

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Guez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d22f702fbce9130638afbhttps://doi.org/10.1155/crps/5963356
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