Mirtazapine treatment in a subject with autistic disorder and fetishism
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.18, no.2, pp.206-209, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 18 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1089/cap.2007.0014
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.206-209
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The presence of inappropriate sexual behaviors in individuals with autistic disorder is one of the important factors disturbing their social adaptation and distressing their families and environment. Therefore, appropriate management of these behaviors seems necessary. This case report describes a 13-year-old male with diagnosis of autistic disorder and fetishistic behavior. His fetishistic behavior was treated successfully using mirtazapine 15 mg/day. The clinical picture and efficacy of mirtazapine will be discussed.