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We tested whether dimensional measures of empathic ability, theory of mind, and intelligence would differentiate autism spectrum disorders from each other and from non-spectrum disorders. Tests were administered to children with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder (AutD; n = 20), Asperger's Disorder (AspD; n = 28), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Inattentive Type) (ADHD; n = 35), Mental Retardation (Mild) (MR; n = 34), Anxiety Disorder (AnxD; n = 14), or No Psychological Disorder (NPD; n = 36). Results showed that empathic ability discriminated among groups on the autism spectrum (AutD < AspD < NPD). Because empathic ability is not independent of intelligence (AutD < AspD < NPD on intelligence; MR < ADHD < NPD on empathic ability), both dimensions are necessary to discriminate autism spectrum from non-spectrum disorders. When intelligence is covaried, empathic ability discriminated AutD, but not AspD, from other disorders (AutD < MR < ADHD < NPD = AnxD = AspD).
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PMID:Do autism spectrum disorders differ from each other and from non-spectrum disorders on emotion recognition tests? 1146 82

Patients with serious mental illness who are difficult to engage in services often face multiple complex problems, like homelessness, debts, and poor hygiene and social skills. Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is a time-limited, manual-guided case management approach intended to enhance continuity of care for mentally ill patients. We present two patients who received intensive outpatient CTI care. A 42-year-old woman diagnosed with depression and addiction to alcohol and medication and a 38-year-old man diagnosed with autism were offered practical and emotional support while they became linked to a long term support system. CTI offers pro-active case management where the patient lives, taking into account the patient's strengths and informal support system. CTI is especially suited for patients relatively new to psychiatric care, who would not engage in services without support.
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PMID:[Engaging patients with serious mental illness in care services by Critical Time Intervention]. 2045 89