Preliminary Observations on the Effect of Fenfluramine on Blood Serotonin and Symptoms in Three Autistic Boys

TLDR

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder diagnosed before 30 months by disturbances in development, social interaction, language, and sensory responses, with varying cognitive abilities. No psychological or other factors have been identified that explain autism. No additional information provided.

Abstract

THE syndrome of autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. It is diagnosed by the presence before 30 months of age of disturbances in the rate of development and coordination of physical, social, and language skills, abnormal responses to sensory inputs (hyperreactivity alternates with hyporeactivity), absence of speech and language or a delay in acquiring them although specific cognitive capacities may be present, and disturbance of the capacity to relate appropriately to people, events, and objects.1 , 2 Autistic persons have been identified throughout the world and come from all races and social classes. No psychological or other factors have been identified that . . .