ADHD | atomoxetine | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | autism | drug therapy | methylphenidate | Ritalin
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) may help children who have both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Children with autism and ADHD can be hard to treat. This review article describes the few research studies that look at treatments for children with both ADHD and autism. In most cases, standard ADHD drugs (methylphenidate and atomoxetine) are used to treat children with autism and ADHD symptoms. One study looked at autism and ADHD and found that methylphenidate did help children with both autism and ADHD. Children with the 22q11 deletion genetic syndrome may have both ADHD and autism and they can also be treated with methylphenidate.
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