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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 471712" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. </p><p></p><p>I have a son on the autism spectrum who has just turned eighteen so we've had a lot of experience here with the disorder. I am wondering what sort of doctor is recommending the medications as the first line of treatment? in my opinion that isn't a good idea, using that treatment first. in my opinion he should be given Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions (Occupational Therapist (OT) for senosry issues, social skills training, accomodations at school and in the community). Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) causes kids to have high anxiety, but they are less apt to respond to anxiety medication than kids who have psychiatric problems. They kind of need to learn how to transition and gradually to handle crowds, new people, heck LIFE. I don't mind medications, but not as the only treatment. Anxiety is a big part of the bigger picture...autistic spectrum disorder. There are symptoms of a lot of disorders with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including ADHD and moodswings. </p><p></p><p>Is your pediatrician treating him or do you have a psychiatrist? Has he ever seen an autism specialist? You are free to treat it any way you see fit, of course, but in my opinion interventions works the best as a first line of treatment. My son was on and off medications. He is only on Vyanese right now. Through the years, his anxiety (though still there in new situations and when meeting new people) has tempered down so that he can at least function in those situations. He has learned many social skills as well. </p><p></p><p>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids can be very sensitive to medication so if y ou go that route watch him carefully. My son had trouble on stimulants when he was young...they made him aggressive and mean, and he is not like that. Prozac made him almot psychotic. He heard voices that told him to jump off his desk at school. We throw out the Prozac...this behavior or symptom has never returned and he was six at the time. </p><p></p><p>I wish you luck, whatever you decide to do and please keep us posted!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 471712, member: 1550"] Hi there. I have a son on the autism spectrum who has just turned eighteen so we've had a lot of experience here with the disorder. I am wondering what sort of doctor is recommending the medications as the first line of treatment? in my opinion that isn't a good idea, using that treatment first. in my opinion he should be given Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions (Occupational Therapist (OT) for senosry issues, social skills training, accomodations at school and in the community). Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) causes kids to have high anxiety, but they are less apt to respond to anxiety medication than kids who have psychiatric problems. They kind of need to learn how to transition and gradually to handle crowds, new people, heck LIFE. I don't mind medications, but not as the only treatment. Anxiety is a big part of the bigger picture...autistic spectrum disorder. There are symptoms of a lot of disorders with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including ADHD and moodswings. Is your pediatrician treating him or do you have a psychiatrist? Has he ever seen an autism specialist? You are free to treat it any way you see fit, of course, but in my opinion interventions works the best as a first line of treatment. My son was on and off medications. He is only on Vyanese right now. Through the years, his anxiety (though still there in new situations and when meeting new people) has tempered down so that he can at least function in those situations. He has learned many social skills as well. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids can be very sensitive to medication so if y ou go that route watch him carefully. My son had trouble on stimulants when he was young...they made him aggressive and mean, and he is not like that. Prozac made him almot psychotic. He heard voices that told him to jump off his desk at school. We throw out the Prozac...this behavior or symptom has never returned and he was six at the time. I wish you luck, whatever you decide to do and please keep us posted! [/QUOTE]
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