Electroconvulsive Therapy for Catatonia in Autistic and Non‐Autistic Patients: An Observational Study on Course, Efficacy, Aggression, and Self‐Injury Outcomes

Autistic patients with catatonia required more ECT sessions and had higher rates of aggression and self-injury compared to non-autistic patients. Despite this, both groups showed similar overall efficacy in catatonia resolution. The findings highlight the need for tailored management strategies for autistic individuals undergoing ECT.

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