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What will happen if an autistic child gets high?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Exposing or allowing: any child access to illicit drugs, like passive smoking of marijuana, crack cocaine, crystal meth, etc., is Child Abuse. Kids' tox screens can be + for inhalants. Laws require doctors, therapists, school nurses, teachers, etc., to report suspicion of abuse to Child Protective Services. Most kids with ASD tolerate tiny doses of psychotropic meds, but some develop mania, psychosis, stupor, etc.

Answered 12/15/2014

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