Drugs Used to Treat Autism
Drugs may not cure autism, but often they can help with symptoms. Which drugs are used to treat symptoms related to autism? Are any right for you or your child?
What Are the Best Treatments for Compulsive Behaviors in Autism?
People with autism often engage in repetitive behaviors. What should you do if these behaviors become problemmatic?
People with autism often engage in repetitive behaviors. What should you do if these behaviors become problemmatic?
Drugs Used to Treat Autism
While no drug has yet been developed to directly treat or cure autism, many treat symptoms associated with autism. Are any right for you or your child with an autism spectrum disorder?
While no drug has yet been developed to directly treat or cure autism, many treat symptoms associated with autism. Are any right for you or your child with an autism spectrum disorder?
Risperdal Prescribed for Autism Spectrum Disorders
For years, doctors have been prescribing Risperdal, an atypical anti-psychotic medication, for autistic symptoms. Now, the drug is officially sanctioned by the FDA as a treatment for autism. Read all about Risperdal and autism.
For years, doctors have been prescribing Risperdal, an atypical anti-psychotic medication, for autistic symptoms. Now, the drug is officially sanctioned by the FDA as a treatment for autism. Read all about Risperdal and autism.
When Should Drugs Be Used to Control Autistic Behaviors?
Psychiatrists often prescribe drugs to control tantrums and other behaviors that may go along with autism. Are drugs a good choice for controlling behaviors? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel offer insights into the role drugs can play in helping people with autism to control anger and frustration.
Psychiatrists often prescribe drugs to control tantrums and other behaviors that may go along with autism. Are drugs a good choice for controlling behaviors? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel offer insights into the role drugs can play in helping people with autism to control anger and frustration.