Autism Spectrum: Pharmacological interventions

0
8كيلو بايت


Medications may be used to treat ASD symptoms that interfere with integrating a child into home or school when behavioral treatment fails. They may also be used for associated health problems, such as ADHD or anxiety. However, their routine prescription for the core features of ASD is not recommended. More than half of US children diagnosed with ASD are prescribed psychoactive drugs or anticonvulsants, with the most common drug classes being antidepressants, stimulants, and antipsychotics. The atypical antipsychotic drugs risperidone and aripiprazole are FDA-approved for treating associated aggressive and self-injurious behaviors. However, their side effects must be weighed against their potential benefits, and autistic people may respond atypically. Side effects may include weight gain, tiredness, drooling, and aggression. There is some emerging data that show positive effects of aripiprazole and risperidone on restricted and repetitive behaviors (i.e., stimming; e.g., flapping, twisting, complex whole-body movements), but due to the small sample size and different focus of these studies and the concerns about its side effects, antipsychotics are not recommended as primary treatment of RRBs. SSRI antidepressants, such as fluoxetine and fluvoxamine, have been shown to be effective in reducing repetitive and ritualistic behaviors, while the stimulant medication methylphenidate is beneficial for some children with co-morbid inattentiveness or hyperactivity. There is scant reliable research about the effectiveness or safety of drug treatments for adolescents and adults with ASD.] No known medication relieves autism's core symptoms of social and communication impairments.

البحث
الأقسام
إقرأ المزيد
Social Issues
A Clockwork Orange. (1971)
In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion...
بواسطة Leonard Pokrovski 2023-01-20 18:37:17 0 22كيلو بايت
Business
What Role Does Customer Development Play in Startup Innovation?
In the fast-paced and competitive world of startups, innovation is key to staying relevant and...
بواسطة Dacey Rankins 2025-03-21 14:11:02 0 6كيلو بايت
Senior Health
Understanding Senior Health: Key Aspects of Wellness in Later Life
As people age, maintaining good health becomes a critical aspect of quality of life. Senior...
بواسطة Dacey Rankins 2024-11-28 14:57:24 0 5كيلو بايت
Financial Services
Types of market-oriented environmental tools
Key points The three main categories of market-oriented environmental policies are...
بواسطة Mark Lorenzo 2023-05-03 20:55:50 0 8كيلو بايت
Table Tennis
Table Tennis: The Art, Science, and Thrill of Ping Pong
Table Tennis: The Art, Science, and Thrill of Ping Pong Table tennis, also known as ping pong,...
بواسطة Leonard Pokrovski 2024-07-10 08:30:47 0 18كيلو بايت
image/svg+xml


BigMoney.VIP Powered by Hosting Pokrov