title: How do I decide whether or not to use medication for my child with autism? Should I try behavior therapy first?
authors.affiliation: Yale University, Child Study Center, 230 S. Frontage Rd, PO Box 207900, New Haven, CT 06520, USA. lawrence.scahill@yale.edu
authors.forename: Lawrence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scahill
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D017277:Drug Approval; D006801:Humans; D018967:Risperidone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D018967:Risperidone