The use of pharmacologic agents as a component of treatment for children and adults with
autism spectrum disorders is common and a substantial body of literature describing …

There are no medications that are specifically marketed for the treatment of autism. There
does exist, however, an extensive body of literature describing both open-label and …

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

Although no pharmacological or behavioral therapy has currently proven effective for
treating all core symptoms of autism, many dysfunctional behaviors may be treated …

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 …

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Although there is a proliferating literature on the pharmacotherapy of autism, the results of
these studies are often conflicting. A definitive medical intervention for the core symptoms of …

While there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder, psychopharmacologic agents are often
used with behavioral and educational approaches to treat its comorbid symptoms of …

Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by impairment in social reciprocity,
disturbances in language and communication, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors of …

(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 …