Growing Up Fast: Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Precocious Puberty
TLDR The document discusses a young boy with autism and early puberty but does not provide a conclusion on managing his behavior.
John, a 4-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delay, exhibited aggressive behavior and signs of precocious puberty, including rapid growth and elevated testosterone levels. Genetic testing identified a rare condition, Familial Male-Limited Precocious Puberty (FMPP), as the cause. Despite starting off-label therapy with bicalutamide and anastrazole, his aggression intensified. The case highlights the complexity of managing co-occurring ASD and precocious puberty, particularly when treatment for one condition exacerbates symptoms of the other.
