Self Injurious Behaviour (Sib) Of Eye Poking In A Toddler With Autism, Neurofibromatosis And Infantile Spasm
- Author:
Darpan Kaur
;
Sweta Roy
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Self Injurious Behaviour, Eye Poking, Autism, Neurofibromatosis
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2017;18(1):99-102
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
There is sparse data on self injurious behaviour in autism from
developing countries. We describe a rare case of self injurious behaviour in a
three-year-old toddler with autism, neurofibromatosis, infantile spasms and
developmental delay. Methods: We reported a case of Master ABC, a three-yearold
boy presented with eye poking behaviour and autistic symptoms such as
stereotypic behaviour, decreased social interaction, delayed speech, solitary play,
etc. He was diagnosed with autism. He also had neurofibromatosis type 1 and
infantile spasms and was on Antiepileptic for the same from the Neurologist. His
ophthalmological evaluation was normal and was given symptomatic treatment.
He was started on the tablet risperidone 0.25 mg od and behaviour therapy,
occupational and speech therapy for his autistic symptoms with significant
improvement in his symptoms. Results: Self injurious behaviour such as eye
poking in children with autism needs immediate attention to prevent long-term
vision related complications. Self injurious behaviour can coexist with
Neurofibromatosis 1 and Infantile spasms with autism and developmental
delays. Conclusion: The multidisciplinary approaches can be used to reduce the
self injurious behaviour of eye poking and also be beneficial in overall clinical
management of the child with autism and developmental delay. ASEAN Journal
of Psychiatry, Vol. 18 (1): January – June 2017: XX XX.
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