Suggest treatment for autism and impulsive nature at the age of 11
Patient: hello, my son has autism and is 11yrs old. he is very hyperactive and impulsive. he also gets very anxious and cries loudly,runs,does not listen at times for his demands like eatable,going out, escaping studies etc. i understand about behaviour modification, at that time he is only controlled by anger. he is been on resperidone since 6 years now. last year he had problem with bladder control. recently doctor advised me to give lonazep. he sleeps very less so i am scared to give fludac. please guide Doctor: hithanks for using HCM.as you mention the child is hyperactive and implusive have you ever tried Atomoxetine or Methylphenidate as these drug are indicated for same. these are prescription only drug so consult your psychiatrist for the same if they are worthy to your child or there are any contradiction for same. hope this will help you.thanks