Title
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide
Author
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Psychiatric Association
Summary
This guide for parents provides first covers information on the Assessment of the Child with ASD Experiencing Emotional or Behavioral Problems and offers non-medication based therapy as the preferred approach to behavioral issues. It then discusses medication information including their efficacy, the placebo effect, when to stop a medication, combining with other treatments, medications or treatment that are unproven, etc. Specific behaviors like SIB, tantrums, agression, ADHD, etc. are then considered and medication are discussed in relation to those issues.
Language
English
Subjects
Behaviour Support
Physical Health
Mental Health
Evaluating Research & Information
Publisher
Autism Speaks
DateModified
10/23/2023 3:06 PM EDT