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How do you deal with a severely autistic child's behavior when he becomes violent?
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Medication: Medication can be helpful to take the edges off of violent outbursts, and some success has been found with vests that give the sensation of a hug to select patients.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Medical?: I hope the child is receiving behavioral intervention. Abilify (aripiprazole) and Risperdal are approved for treating irritability in 6-17-year-old children with autism. Along with oral tablets for daily use, they do come as " melt-tabs, "little sponges that melt on contact with the child's tongue and work really quickly. Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids by dr. Tim wilens is a good book.
Answered 7/1/2014
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