Re: FDA approves Autism drug

[Guest guest]

Risperdal can be very helpful to many in treating the symptoms. Not all

children respond to biomedical interventions. Also, there tend to be comorbid

conditions associated with ASD's, such as severe anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.

Parents should not be too quick to go the pharma route, but at the same time

they should not be shamed and pressured by other parents to NOT investigate

psychotropics. There are risks and benefits.

Just my opinion, of course.

Aliza

ginam wrote:

No comment from me..

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'Don't be humble. You're not that great.'

--- Golda Meir

[Guest guest]

Risperdal has been great for my son. It decreased his moodiness, anxiety,

and irritability. It also helps him focus. I know there are a lot of other

things we can try, but for now, this has been incredibly effective in

helping my son survive especially in a less than ideal school situation.

_____

From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

[mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Aliza Ratterree

Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:35 AM

To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

Subject: Re: FDA approves Autism drug

Risperdal can be very helpful to many in treating the symptoms. Not all

children respond to biomedical interventions. Also, there tend to be

comorbid conditions associated with ASD's, such as severe anxiety,

depression, ADHD, etc.

Parents should not be too quick to go the pharma route, but at the same time

they should not be shamed and pressured by other parents to NOT investigate

psychotropics. There are risks and benefits.

Just my opinion, of course.

Aliza

ginam <ginamhouston (DOT) <mailto:ginam%40houston.rr.com> rr.com> wrote:

No comment from me..

http://news.

<http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061007/ap_on_he_me/autism_drug;_ylt=AmsT0TfnwO

ANCIyIjm2vUgas0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3czJjNGZoBHNlYwM3NTE->

yahoo.com/s/ap/20061007/ap_on_he_me/autism_drug;_ylt=AmsT0TfnwOANCIyIjm2vUga

s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3czJjNGZoBHNlYwM3NTE-

'Don't be humble. You're not that great.'

--- Golda Meir

[Guest guest]

Risperal is okay as long as the child does not have all the side effects that

can be caused by the drug. Such as weight gain ( 11 lbs in one month for us) and

seizures and of course he had several small and the last one lasted 20 minutes.

Please read the side effects before you start any FDA approved drugs..

FDA approves Autism drug

No comment from me..

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