Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a complex group of neurodevelopmental conditions
that develop in early childhood and involve a range of impairments in core areas of social …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neuropsychiatric condition that, based
on recent CDC estimates affects an estimated 1 in 59 American children. Behavioral …

This chapter will focus on the pharmacologic treatment of adolescents (12–18 years) and
adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Research on the pharmacotherapy of …

The use of a broad range of medications as a component of treatment for children and adults
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become common clinical practice. Most surveys …

(DSM-IV-TR), 1 ASDs are diagnosed in the presence of 3 core deficits:(1) impairment of
social interactions,(2) impaired communication, and (3) repetitive and stereotyped patterns …

Autistic disorder is characterized by qualitative impairment in the areas of social interaction
and communication, as well as stereotypic, repetitive patterns of behavior. In addition to the …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neuropsychiatric condition affecting an
estimated one in 36 children. Youth with ASD may have severe behavioral disturbances …

Children with autism spectrum disorder present with a high rate of maladaptive behaviors
and comorbid psychopathology. Psychopharmacologic treatment is frequently used in this …

Purpose The purpose of this tutorial is to provide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with
general information regarding the most commonly prescribed medications for children with …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of heterogeneous developmental disorders
manifesting in early childhood. They are associated with a range of core and associated …