TY - JOUR T1 - CItalopram treatment in children with autism spectrum disorders and high levels of repetitive behavior AU - Volkmar FR Y1 - 2009/06/01 N1 - 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.42 JO - Archives of General Psychiatry SP - 581 EP - 582 VL - 66 IS - 6 N2 - Interest in autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased dramatically over the past decade.1 The convergence of approaches to diagnosis that are based on the DSM-IV and International Statistical Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, fostered this effort, as did a major and sustained increase in federal funding—stimulated in large part by increasing pressure from parents. This interest has extended to treatment programs as well. For example, the report “Educating Young Children With Autism,” from the National Research Council, summarized the importance of early and sustained intervention for improving long-term outcomes.2- 3 A growing body of research has also demonstrated a high rate of comorbid conditions that lead to additional functional impairment.4- 5 SN - 0003-990X M3 - doi: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.42 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.42 ER -