How can aggressive behaviour be controlled while suffering from autism?
Patient: Caregiver for a 38 year old young man , Mike , having retardation with autism. 6 mos. ago he developed bahavorial disorders , puts his arms over his head and wiggles his fingers , face turns reddish and he often screams very loud while rambling on verbally. he has also recently began hitting / tapping me , Joe , with his fist. just this morning he hit his mother while she was trying to calm him down during one of his episodes. I love him dearly. His mother has some dimentia so my hands are full. plus I m on kidney dialysis :( Can you recommend a lite drug for Mikie. He has no other current health issues. I removed him from a pre-diebetic problem by lowering his body weight from 225 lbs. down to 115 lbs. in just a year. his primary says he s one healthy guy. THX , Joe Gerst Doctor: Hi and thanks for question.in autism due to disturbance in order list they become violent, and behavior disturbance occur. i will suggest u start aripiprazole or risperidone at low dose than gradually build up its dose. if behavior disturbance more than we add mood stabilizer also.along with that u can consult psychaitrist.thanks