Abstract
A 14-year-old autistic girl presented with severe, chronic head-banging, some relief being obtained by restraint harnesses. Withdrawal of her straitjacket resulted in extreme SIB. Exhibition of fluphenazine relieved the condition.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Arousal
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Autistic Disorder / rehabilitation*
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Female
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Fluphenazine / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Physical Stimulation
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Restraint, Physical / psychology*
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Self Mutilation / drug therapy*
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Stereotyped Behavior / drug effects*