Objective The objective of this review was to examine prevalence and patterns of
psychopharmacotherapy in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method A …

Autism is both a medical condition that gives rise to disability and an example of human
variation that is characterised by neurological and cognitive differences. The goal of …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by social and
communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD are also at a higher risk …

Importance Prescriptions for antipsychotic medications continue to increase across many
brain disorders, including off-label use in children and elderly individuals. Concerning …

Background Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a severe condition that can affect almost 1 out of 4
patients on current or previous antipsychotic treatment, including both first-generation …

Off-label use of drugs is widely known as unapproved use of approved drugs, and it can be
perceived as a relatively simple concept. Even though it has been in existence for many …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from developmental disabilities that
impact communication, behavior, and social interaction. Immune dysregulation and …

Aim Risperidone is the most commonly prescribed antipsychotic drug to children and
adolescents worldwide, but it is associated with serious side effects, including weight gain …

Recent decades have been marked by a wave drug treatment research in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). This work has resulted in improved ability to treat commonly occurring …

BackgroundDespite unclear evidence to support the long-term use of antipsychotics to treat
challenging (problem) behaviours in people with autism in the absence of a psychiatric …