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Publication Date: 2012-Jun
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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
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