Psychotropic Drug Efficacy and Side Effects for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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  • Author(s): Matson, Johnny L.; Hess, Julie A.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jan-Mar 2011 5(1):230-236.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2011
  • Document Type:
    Information Analyses
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Autism; Drug Therapy; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Cost Effectiveness; Pharmacology; Pervasive Developmental Disorders
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2010.04.004
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      Pharmacotherapy is a frequently employed treatment option in the area of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A considerable literature base has developed indicating when these medications should or could be administered. However, research on the potential side effects and cost benefit analysis of these treatments is not well understood at this time. The purpose of this review is to assess current prescription practices, to determine what is needed with respect to better understanding the cost and benefits of these prescription practices, and notions about future trends in research to better aid in our understanding of psychotropic drug side effects. Future research of this sort should further establish best practices with respect to pharmacotherapy and ASD.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2010
    • Accession Number:
      EJ900404