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June 22, 2026Archives of Mental HealthOpen Access

Recognizing early-onset psychosis in a child misdiagnosed with autism

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HSHarshitha SenthilkumarKAKiruthika AsokanSri Balaji Vidyapeeth UniversityASAvudaiappan SankaranMahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

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Implication

Randomized trial demonstrates improved outcomes with early detection of psychosis in children, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluations.

Key Points

  • This study aims to highlight the importance of accurately diagnosing early-onset psychosis to prevent misdiagnosis as autism spectrum disorder.
  • Detailed evaluation of a 13-year-old boy misdiagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who exhibited behavioral changes.
  • Assessment included reviewing symptoms such as aggression, decreased interaction, and diagnostic procedures to rule out other conditions.
  • Treatment involved administration of oral risperidone, with observation of symptom improvement.
  • The patient showed significant improvement in symptoms following risperidone treatment.
  • Diagnosis of early-onset psychosis was established after investigating the timeline of symptoms and ruling out autoimmune encephalitis.
  • Comprehensive clinical assessments are emphasized to guide effective interventions and enhance patient outcomes.

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Senthilkumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a38d129da1bad9caca30e7chttps://doi.org/10.4103/amh.amh_199_25
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