Psychotropic medications in autism : practical considerations for parents
By: Williamson, Edwin D.
Contributor(s): Martin, Andres.
Series: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 42 (6) 2012: 1249-1255.Publisher: 2012Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): CHILDREN | AUTISM | BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS | PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS | SIDE EFFECTS | EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE | PARENTSSummary: Notes that medications are widely prescribed in children with autism spectrum disorders, most commonly to decrease symptoms that fall under three main types: irritability, ADHD-like symptoms and repetitive behaviours. Introduces basic approaches to medications in children with autism and reviews the scientific evidence in each symptom type.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Notes that medications are widely prescribed in children with autism spectrum disorders, most commonly to decrease symptoms that fall under three main types: irritability, ADHD-like symptoms and repetitive behaviours. Introduces basic approaches to medications in children with autism and reviews the scientific evidence in each symptom type.
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