Are anti psychotics helpful in people with autism?

They can be at times: Risperdal which is an antipsychotic is one of the only drugs currently with fda approval for use in patients with autism, including children. It is used for aggressive behavior, whether it be towards others or self injurious as well as for mood swings. It can be effective but is not without side effects such as weight gain and uncontrollable muscle movements. Others are used but are off label.

Double edge sword: Given to persons who are out of control and rageful. Better solution : lower stress provide safety and calm. Hook-ups in the book smart moves helpful. Less toxic nutritional supplements decrease the biochemical pathway of stress more helpful. Keeping blood sugar stable and providing healthful meals, a real challenge with asd, enough vitamins, especially vit d3.

Both Risperdal & : Abilify (aripiprazole) are approved for children & teens with irritability, "melt-downs, " or aggression associated with autism. Dosing is usually effective at much lower doses than are used for neurotypical children with primary mental illness, e.g. Risperdal .25 mg 1-3 x /day or Abilify (aripiprazole) 1-5 mg./day. Rarely have i had to use > 1.25 mg total daily dose of Risperdal or > 10 mg. Of abilify (aripiprazole).