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Aspergers/High-Functioning Autism and Medication

There are some medications that may improve certain associated symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, etc.) that can occur in many kids with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism. Because there are no definitive treatments for Aspergers, some moms and dads may turn to complementary or alternative therapies. However, most of these treatments haven't been adequately studied. It's possible that by focusing on alternative treatments, you may miss out on behavior therapies that have more evidence to support their use.

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Raising Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents' Grief and Guilt

Some parents grieve for the loss of the youngster they   imagined  they had. Moms and dads have their own particular way of dealing with the...