Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder

@article{Broadstock2007SystematicRO,
  title={Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder},
  author={M. Broadstock and Carolyn J Doughty and M. Eggleston},
  journal={Autism},
  year={2007},
  volume={11},
  pages={335 - 348}
}
  • M. Broadstock, Carolyn J Doughty, M. Eggleston
  • Published 2007
  • Medicine
  • Autism
    • The variable expression of autism over the lifespan is likely to lead to different symptoms and support requirements, and to distinct responses to pharmacotherapy treatment, in older patients compared to children. This systematic review considers the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment in managing autism spectrum disorder in adolescents and adults. Following a comprehensive search of literature published in English from 1980, methodological criteria were applied to identify studies… CONTINUE READING
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