Medical treatment of autism spectrum disorder in children: Current evidence, controversies, and clinical challenges - PubMed
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- #Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Atypical antipsychotics, like risperidone, show robust efficacy for severe irritability in ASD children.
- Stimulants and SSRIs have limited and inconsistent evidence for managing co-occurring symptoms in ASD.
- Emerging therapies, such as microbiota transfer therapy and high-dose folinic acid, show potential for specific subgroups.
- Precision medicine is crucial in ASD management due to high variability in treatment response.
- Future research should focus on validating biomarkers to predict treatment response and guide therapy selection.