Autism spectrum disorder- (ASD)
Early intervention- (EI)
Socioeconomic status- (SES)
Intensive behavioral intervention- (IBI)
Cognitive behavioral therapy- (CBT)
-DSM IV
Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community- (ABC-C)
IEP
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that is generally classified by social and emotional functions and repetitive behaviors (Autism spectrum disorder, 2014). In the year 2014 Autism New Jersey reports that 1 in 45 children will have ASD in New Jersey (Autism 101, 2014). Children are being identified with autism as young as two years old and receiving the diagnosis takes some time and requires a full evaluation team (Autism 101, 2014). Typically, before the diagnosis …show more content…
Behaviors can be repetitive or self-injurious and cause adverse health problems if not taken care of. Like other medications these medications will have side effects and affect the health status of the child as they grow up. Medications for a child with ASD are constantly changing because after several months they will no longer work for that child. Also, medications may not work for every child it is important for parents to communicate with physicians about monitoring behavioral changes and side effects. Antipsychotic drugs are the most commonly prescribed drugs for children with ASD (Hasanzadeh, Mohammadi, & Ghanizadeh, 2012). A ten-week study was designed to evaluate the effects Risperidone and adding Piracetam using the placebo effect (Hasanzadeh, Mohammadi, & Ghanizadeh, 2012). Placebos are used in any medical treatment that is inactive (Placebo effect, 2014). Approximately one-third of patients who receive placebos and are believed to be in their medication do experience an end to their symptoms (Placebo effect, 2014). Two groups of patients were used and both group received Risperidone and Pirecatam was given to the second group using the same dosage (Hasanzadeh, Mohammadi, & Ghanizadeh, 2012). Using an ABC-C checklist the outcomes of these patients was