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"The use of any form of medication with people with autism or associated developmental disorder is a contentious issue. On the one hand there are those who argue that any form of medication for a group who are unable to give informed consent is totally unjustifiable; on the other extreme there exists a touching faith that any medicine provided by a doctor or other health-care professional must automatically be beneficial. As usual, the truth lies somewhere in between; but definitive answers about particular medicines are difficult to produce. There are, however, certain principles, which must be considered before such powerful drugs are employed. This report includes a brief consideration of the main groups of drugs used for the management of symptoms and behaviours associated with autism but, before considering the usefulness of particular drugs there are certain other aspects, which are as important as the actual choice of chemical used" [website]
All Ages
Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
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