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ERIC Number: EJ967936
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
Psychotropic Medications in Autism: Practical Considerations for Parents
Williamson, Edwin D.; Martin, Andres
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v42 n6 p1249-1255 Jun 2012
Medications are widely prescribed in children with autism spectrum disorders. Most commonly these medications are used to decrease symptoms that fall under three main clusters: irritability, ADHD-like symptoms, and repetitive behaviors. In this guide we introduce basic approaches to medications in children with autism and review the scientific evidence in each symptom cluster.
Descriptors: Autism, Drug Therapy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Psychological Patterns, Behavior Problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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