Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Ritalin helps about 70-80% of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with a 1 1/2 percent who discontinue due to side effects. Now research shows that Ritalin helps children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders — not to the same extent and with more side effects. A 2005 study shows that Ritalin helps 50% of children on the spectrum with a an 18% discontinue rate due to side effects.
My question: What is helped the most? Executive functioning abilities (attention, planning, sequencing) or impulsively or what? (more…)

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