Management of hyperactivity and other acting-out problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder
MG Aman - Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 2004 - Elsevier
Hyperactivity/impulsivity, aggression, self injury, and irritability are disruptive behaviors that
frequently accompany autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The psychostimulants and atypical
antipsychotics have been used with some success to manage hyperactivity, but neither drug
group is fully satisfactory and clinical response to the stimulants varies. For other disruptive
symptoms (irritability, aggression, self injury), both older antipsychotics and newer atypical
antipsychotics have been shown to have helpful effects. Because of potential side effects …
frequently accompany autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The psychostimulants and atypical
antipsychotics have been used with some success to manage hyperactivity, but neither drug
group is fully satisfactory and clinical response to the stimulants varies. For other disruptive
symptoms (irritability, aggression, self injury), both older antipsychotics and newer atypical
antipsychotics have been shown to have helpful effects. Because of potential side effects …