01-06-2012 | Original Paper
Psychotropic Medications in Autism: Practical Considerations for Parents
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2012
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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.