Title
Psychotropic Medication Use and Polypharmacy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author
Jordan Cleland
Summary
This online article briefly summarizes a research study which examined patterns of medication use in individuals with autism under the age of 20. A number of individuals were engaged in polypharmacy; they used multiple medications at a time. The summary suggests that this indicates a need for standards of care in the prescription of medications for children with autism.
The Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research group, based out of York University, writes summaries of research studies on autism and developmental disabilities to inform parents, individuals with autism, practitioners, and the general public on recent findings about autism.
Language
English
Subjects
Physical Health
Publisher
Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:35 PM EST