Treatment with paliperidone helped an adult with Asperger Syndrome who had severe behavioral problems and autism symptoms.

The case report said 25-year-old man had severe anxiety, delusions (not in touch with reality), irritability, and other problems. He also had poor communication and social skills. He was admitted to a hospital because of his severe symptoms, and was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He received 6 mg daily of paliperidone, which is related to risperidone. The drug therapy reduced his symptoms. He also had better social skills. After 4 months of treatment, he improved so much that he moved out of his parent's house to live in an apartment of his own. He had few side effects from the paliperidone treatment. Read more...