Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for the treatment of autism

Record ID 32010000901
English
Authors' objectives:

Serotonergic abnormalities may contribute to the underlying etiology of autism. Therefore, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are increasingly being prescribed as an off-label treatment for children and adults with autism. The goal of SSRI treatment is to minimize the severity of core behavioral deficits and associated behaviors, maximize functionality, and improve quality of life for autistic individuals and their families.

Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hayesinc.com
Year Published: 2009
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: 2009 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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