Pervasive Refusal Syndrome: Three Case Reports-Autism as a Predisposing Factor and Gentle Coercion to Shorten Duration of Disorder?

PRS is a useful clinical entity and best perceived as a primitive reaction to overwhelming stress rather than as catatonia. Autism might be another predisposing factor and needs to be assessed. A psychoeducational approach and a clear management plan support rehabilitation. A gentle coercion might hasten recovery.