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Atypical antipsychotic drugs autism

In the final chapter, an expert pharmacologist. Dr. Terrell Gibbs presents a comprehensive review of pharmacotherapies in autism. He details their results from clinical trials, their effectiveness, and their role in the treatment of autistic behaviors. Special emphasis is given to the atypical antipsychotic drug risperidone that is frequently effective for ameliorating symptoms of irritability, hyperactivity, social withdrawal, and stereotypic, repetitive behavior in autism. [Pg.305]

Drug treatment of childhood psychosis and other behavioral disorders of children is confused by diagnostic inconsistencies and a paucity of controlled trials. Antipsychotics can benefit children with disorders characterized by features that occur in adult psychoses, mania, autism, or Tourette s syndrome. Low doses of the more potent or modem atypical agents usually are preferred in an attempt to avoid interference with daytime activities or performance in school. Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity, responds poorly to antipsychotic agents, but... [Pg.313]


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