starts with Autism.

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Autism is sym of schizophernia. is it treated at home with the help of counselling only.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Diagnostic criteria for Autism:

CDC - Diagnostic Criteria, Autism Spectrum Disorders - NCBDDD

Diagnosis criteria for Schizophrenia:

http://www.brown.edu/Courses/BI_278/Other/Clerkship/Didactics/Readings/Schizophrenia.pdf

(sorry, couldn't find one at the CDC)

Autism is not necessarily schizophrenia.

There are many different treatment options for autism and/or schizophrenia. However, we at the forum are not qualified to give medical or psychiatric advice. You will need to contact your doctor, psychiatrist or healthcare provider to discuss what options are best for you/the patient.

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