Revisiting Childhood Gratification Disorder: Clinical Diagnosis and the Role of Sodium Valproate in Management
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The childhood gratification disorders are a group of nonpathological, repetitive, pleasure-seeking, self-stimulatory behaviors in early childhood.Due to its varied clinical presentation, it often creates diagnostic dilemma and leads to unnecessary investigations.These behaviors may impact social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.In developing countries like India, behavioral therapy is difficult to deliver to every patient due to less manpower, less resources, and lack of psychological mindedness in parents.Hence, we need to explore pharmacological interventions.In this regard, it is the first case series comprising three cases of childhood gratification disorder, showing dramatic responses with sodium valproate within a month, and no side effects noted in a long-term follow-up of 3 months duration.
Authors: Suparna Kumar, Govind Madhaw
Institution: Central Institute of Psychiatry
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407815191