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Autism Drugs & Medications
While there are no medications specifically to treat autism, doctors may prescribe medications for some symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat severe behavioral problem such as aggression. Currently, only risperidone is approved to treat children ages 5 – 16 for the irritability and aggression that can occur with autism. Seizures are treated with anticonvulsant drugs. Medication used to treat people with attention deficit disorder can help decrease impulsivity and hyperactivity. Other medicines that may also be used include SSRIs, divalproex sodium and other mood stabilizers.
Medications to Treat Symptoms Related to Autism
These drugs and medications listed below are sometimes used to treat the symptoms of autism.
Diagnosis
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Children with autism generally have problems in three crucial areas of development — social interaction, communication and behavior. But autism symptoms vary greatly and two children with the same diagnosis may behave quite differently. In most cases, severe autism is marked by a complete inability to communicate and interact with other people.
The onset of symptoms, regardless of the age of diagnosis, is prior to 3 years of age. Some children show signs of autism in early infancy. Other children may develop normally for the first few months or years of life but then suddenly become withdrawn, become aggressive or lose language skills they’ve already acquired.
Learn more about autism diagnosis
Questionnaire
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if a child has symptoms of autism and could benefit from professional help.
Therapy
Progress Tracker
Track autism symptoms to identify patterns and help with a treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
Progress tracking for Autism
Autism Questionnaire
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if your child has symptoms of autism and could benefit from professional help.