My ASD Child

“What are your thoughts on psychotherapy versus pharmacotherapy for children with Asperger syndrome?” Focused and structured psychotherapy can be very helpful in treating children with Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism (HFA), particularly in the context of the following: anxiety family functioning frustration in regard to education and vocational goals  meltdowns negativism overwhelming experiences of sadness social adjustment Although little information about pharmacological interventions for children with Asperger’s and HFA is available, a conservative approach based on the evidence from autism should probably be adopted. In general, pharmacological interventions for kids on the spectrum are probably best avoided. Specific medication might be indicated if Asperger’s or HFA is accompanied by a thought disorder, severe obsessions and compulsions, or debilitating depressive symptoms. It is important for moms and dads to know that medications are prescribed fo