Author Question: Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism? a. ... (Read 55 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

a. Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects.
b. The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms.
c. Only two medications, the antipsychotics risperidone and aripiprazole, have received FDA approval for the treatment of autism.
d. SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.

Question 2

Children who develop autism spectrum disorder have an innate vulnerability that is triggered by ____.

a. stress
b. environmental toxins
c. down syndrome
d. social isolation