Title
Naltrexone
Author
Raising Children Network
Summary
This online article from Raising Children Network's Parent Guide to ASD Therapies describes and evaluates the use of naltrexone to treat behavior issues and self-injurious behavior in children on the autism spectrum. Naltrexone is a medication which blocks responses to opiates in the brain, decreasing feelings of reward. It is traditionally prescribed for people with addiction issues.
The article concludes that naltrexone has yet to be rated as an intervention for behavior issues in autism. It also warns that the medication can have side-effects, including increased self-injurious behavior in adults.
Raising Children Network is an information resource maintained by a partnership of agencies in Australia. Its website offers “evidence-based content you can trust on hundreds of topics about raising children and looking after yourself as a parent.” [Website]
Language
English
Subjects
Recreation & Sports
Publisher
Raising Children Network
DateModified
1/11/2024 3:10 PM EST