Research summaries for autism therapy: drug

definition of drug: Chemical or medication that leads to changes in the body, usually with the goal of improving health. In some cases drugs can be abused, as in illegal drugs. Drugs include medications prescribed by medical professionals, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
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Open-Label Use of Placebos in the Treatment of ADHD: A Pilot Study, Summarized Sep 17, 2009

A placebo effect may allow doctors to lower the prescribed doses of drug therapy for behavioral disorders like ADHD and autism.

This pilot study looked at whether children who knowingly took placebo together with their regular drug therapy could lower their drug dose. In the study, there were 26 children (7-15 years old) with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers wanted to find out if children could use lower drug therapy doses with this treatment.... Read more...

Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Amantadine Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Children with Autistic Disorder, Summarized Sep 16, 2009

Amantadine may improve behaviors in some children with autism.

This article reported results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of amantadine (drug that acts on the brain). There were 39 children (5-19 years old) in the study. Children received either amantadine (2.5 mg/kg for one week, and then 5.0 mg/kg for 3 weeks) or placebo (sugar pill). The researchers measured the children's behaviors using one standard test and the parents measured behaviors using a different standard test.... Read more...

Autism, Summarized Sep 11, 2009

There are many therapy options for people with autism, and some of them are supported by scientific evidence indicating that they may be likely to help.

This review article summarizes published scientific studies of how well different autism therapies might work.... The other categories are dietary interventions, drug therapy, and non-drug treatments like auditory integration training and chelation therapy. The therapies listed as "likely to be beneficial"include: ABA, Autism Pre-school Programme, Child's Talk, More than Words, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and methylphenidate for hyperactivity.... Read more...

Lack of Efficacy of Citalopram in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and High Levels of Repetitive Behavior, Summarized Aug 31, 2009

Citalopram (Cilexa®) therapy may not be helpful for improving behaviors or skills in children with autism.... Side effects of the drug therapy included increased energy, impulsiveness, decreased concentration, hyperactivity, stereotypy, diarrhea, sleep problems, and dry skin. The authors said that higher doses of citalopram may improve behaviors, but would also lead to more side effects.... Read more...

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Synonyms for drug include: drug therapies, drug therapy, drugs
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