An overview of pharmacotherapy in the management of children with autism spectrum disorder at a public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
J Maniram, F Oosthuizen, SBS Karrim - Child Psychiatry & Human …, 2023 - Springer
This study presents an overview of prescribing patterns and provides insight into the current
management practice for the core symptoms and comorbidities of ASD in children. A …
management practice for the core symptoms and comorbidities of ASD in children. A …
Clinical profile of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Durban, South Africa
M Gangai, E Karim, S Paruk - South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2024 - journals.co.za
Background There are often delays in accessing care and diagnosing autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs), with little data from Southern Africa on the clinical profile of affected …
disorders (ASDs), with little data from Southern Africa on the clinical profile of affected …
Prevalence and patterns of medication use in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in the Western Cape, South Africa
KA Louw, J Bentley, K Sorsdahl… - Journal of Child & …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and patterns of
medication use amongst a sample of school going children and adolescents with autism …
medication use amongst a sample of school going children and adolescents with autism …
Pharmacotherapy in autism spectrum disorder: how, when and why
GMG Pastorino, FF Operto… - BRAIN. Broad Research in …, 2020 - brain.edusoft.ro
Psychiatric comorbidities are more frequent in ASD population if compared to neurotypical
development peers. Several studies reported that nearly three-quarters of children and …
development peers. Several studies reported that nearly three-quarters of children and …
Use of medicines in adults with autism spectrum disorder in Australia
Use of psychotropic medicines such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anxiolytics is
common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, very little is known about …
common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, very little is known about …
A systematic review of medical treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders
CONTEXT: As many as 1 in every 110 children in the United States has an autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Many medical treatments for ASDs have been proposed and studied, but …
disorder (ASD). Many medical treatments for ASDs have been proposed and studied, but …
Consensus or chaos: Survey of prescribing practices of New Zealand child and adolescent psychiatrists for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
H Thabrew, A Viswanathan, M Eggleston… - Research in Autism …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background There is limited national and international guidance on appropriate prescription
of medications for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In order …
of medications for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In order …
Diagnosis and treatment challenges of autism spectrum disorder at a reference hospital in Douala, Cameroon
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability associated
with deficiency in social interaction, unusual development of social communication, and …
with deficiency in social interaction, unusual development of social communication, and …
[PDF][PDF] Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Kenya: Barriers encountered in diagnosis, treatment and management
LZ Kamau - J Res Pharm Sci, 2017 - researchgate.net
Autism is one of five disorders that fall under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental
Disorders (PDD). While protocols for screening, diagnosis and treatment has increased in …
Disorders (PDD). While protocols for screening, diagnosis and treatment has increased in …
An update on pharmacotherapy of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents
To date, no medication is proven to be effective in treating core symptoms of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). Psychotropic medications are widely used to target emotional and …
spectrum disorder (ASD). Psychotropic medications are widely used to target emotional and …