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This is a list of investigational autism and pervasive developmental disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders and/or other pervasive developmental disorders but are not yet approved.
Aortic dissection (a tear in the aorta) and cardiomyopathy can also result in syncope. [23] Various medications, such as beta blockers, may cause bradycardia induced syncope. [21] A pulmonary embolism can cause obstructed blood vessels and is the cause of syncope in less than 1% of people who present to the emergency department. [24]
Aribit (Aripiprazole) tablets. Aripiprazole, sold under the brand name Abilify, among others, is an atypical antipsychotic [14] primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder; [14] other uses include as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder and tic disorders. [14]
Theories about the cause of self-injurious behavior in children with developmental delay, including autistic children, include: [91] Frequency or continuation of self-injurious behavior can be influenced by environmental factors (e.g., reward in return for halting self-injurious behavior). This theory does not apply to younger children with autism.
The use of technology has begun to be implemented in ABA therapy for the treatment of autism. [49] Robots, gamification, image processing, story boards, augmented reality, and web systems have been shown to be useful in the treatment of autism. [49] These technologies are used to teach children with autism skill acquisition. [49]
A headache in a patient taking medication for influenza may be caused by the underlying disease or may be an adverse effect of the treatment. In patients with end-stage cancer , death is a very likely outcome and whether the drug is the cause or a bystander is often difficult to discern.
There are no medications specifically designed to treat autism. Medication is usually used for problems as a cause of autism, such as depression, anxiety, or behavioral problems. [73] Medicines are usually used after other alternative forms of treatment have failed. [74]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management options are evidence-based practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD.Approaches that have been evaluated in the management of ADHD symptoms include FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment and other pharmaceutical agents, psychological or behavioral approaches, combined pharmacological and behavioral approaches, cognitive training ...