Title
Cholinergic Agents
Author
Raising Children Network
Summary
This online article from Raising Children Network's Parent Guide to ASD Therapies describes and evaluates the use of cholinergic agents as an autism intervention. Cholinergic agents are intended to increase levels of acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in learning and other processes, and they have been used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Cholinergic agents have been used to treat irritability and behavior issues in people on the autism spectrum.

The article concludes that cholinergic agents have yet to be rated as an autism intervention. The article also notes that, while there is little or no evidence of benefits for children with autism, there are side-effects and risks associated with the use of cholinergic agents.

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Language
English
Subjects
Evaluating Research & Information
Therapies
Publisher
Raising Children Network
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:36 PM EST