Title
Beta Blockers
Author
Raising Children Network
Summary
This online article from Raising Children Network's Parent Guide to ASD Therapies describes and evaluates the use of beta blockers as an autism intervention. Beta blockers are intended to lower heart rate and blood pressure in people with heart conditions, but they have been used to treat anxiety and aggressive behavior by people with autism.

The article concludes that the effectiveness of beta blockers as an autism intervention has not yet been rated, and the article also warns that there can be side-effects associated with the use of beta blockers.

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