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01-06-2012 | Original Paper

Psychotropic Medications in Autism: Practical Considerations for Parents

Auteurs: Edwin D. Williamson, Andres Martin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2012

Abstract

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.

vorige artikel Evidence-Based Behavioral Interventions for Repetitive Behaviors in Autism

volgende artikel The Implications of Social Neuroscience for Social Disability

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Titel: Psychotropic Medications in Autism: Practical Considerations for Parents
Auteurs: Edwin D. Williamson
Andres Martin
Publicatiedatum: 01-06-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1144-2

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