Growing Up Fast: Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Precocious Puberty.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
Abigael FinkleMarilyn Augustyn

Abstract

John is a 4-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delay who presented with concerns about increasing aggressive behavior at a follow-up visit with his developmental-behavioral pediatrician. Diagnosis of ASD was made via Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th version criteria at initial evaluation at 34 months. Medical history at that time was pertinent for rapid linear growth since the age of 1 and recent pubic hair growth and penile enlargement. Family history was significant for early puberty in a maternal uncle and 4 distant maternal relatives. Standardized testing included administration of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2-Standard, which was consistent with severe symptoms of ASD, and the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, which indicated moderate delay in fine motor skills and expressive language and severe delay in receptive language and visual receptive skills.At initial assessment, John's parents also reported a pattern of aggressive behavior, which included frequent hitting of other children at childcare, consistently forceful play with peers and family members, and nightly tantrums with hitting and throwing at bedtime. Triggers of aggressive behavior included other ch...Continue Reading

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