Title
Typical Antipsychotics
Author
Raising Children Network
Summary
This online article from Raising Children Network's Parent Guide to ASD Therapies describes and evaluates typical antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol, as autism interventions. These medications were developed to treat schizophrenia and psychosis, but they have been prescribed to treat behavior issues in people on the autism spectrum.

The article concludes that typical antipsychotics have yet to be rated as an autism intervention. The article also warns that there can be severe side effects associated with typical antipsychotics, which is why atypical antipsychotics are generally regarded as a preferred approach.

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
9/22/2022 3:20 PM EDT