When a gene implicated in human autism is disabled in mice, the rodents show learning problems and obsessive, repetitive behaviors, researchers have found.
14 Vote(s)
February 24, 2010
June 5, 2009
SSRI treatment has no effect on the repetitive behaviors found in autism and autism spectrum disorders
by Joye C. Anestis Public interest and concern with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs; e.g., Asperger's disorder) has taken off in the past several years. It's always exciting when the media gets involved in a mental health topic and...
20 Vote(s)
20 Vote(s)
Comments Off
Antidepressant Does Not Appear To Reduce Repetitive Behaviors In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The antidepressant citalopram does not appear to reduce the occurrence of repetitive behaviors in children and teens with autism spectrum disorders, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Although the U.S.
7 Vote(s)
7 Vote(s)
Comments Off
June 4, 2009
Common Autism Medication Is Ineffective For Repetitive Behaviors, Study Finds
June 1, 2009: Citalopram (Celexa), a medication commonly prescribed to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was no more effective than a placebo at reducing repetitive behaviors, according to a multi-site clinical trial guided by lead author Bryan H. King, MD, director of child and adolescent psychiatry at
7 Vote(s)
7 Vote(s)
Comments Off
June 2, 2009
Antidepressant Ineffective For Repetitive Behaviors In Teens And Children With Autism
Teens and children with autism spectrum disorders who were given citalopram, an antidepressant, experienced no change in their repetitive behaviors, according to a study reported in Archives of General Psychiatry. Repetitive behaviors are common among people with autism, as are inflexible routines, which sometimes interfere with everyday life.
9 Vote(s)
9 Vote(s)
Comments Off