If you start using a medication in a person with autism, you should see an obvious improvement in behavior in a short period of time. If you do not see an obvious improvement, they probably should not be taking the…

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I have been on the same dose of anti-depressants for 15 years, and my nerves...

I have been on the same dose of anti-depressants for 15 years, and my nerves...

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I use my mind to solve problems and invent things.

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I...

I would not be here now if I did not have anti-depressants.

I would not be here now if I did not have anti-depressants.

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.

I am also a believer in an integrated treatment approach to autism.

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

When you take a drug to treat high blood pressure or diabetes, you have an...

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

Children between the ages of five to ten years are even more variable. They are...

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...

Research has shown that a barren environment is much more damaging to baby animals than...

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There...

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

Research is starting to show that a child should be engaged at least 20 hours...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

One of my sensory problems was hearing sensitivity, where certain loud noises, such as a...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

Some autistic children cannot stand the sound of certain voices. I have come across cases...

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

I obtain great satisfaction out of using my intellect.

My life is basically my work.

My life is basically my work.

We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world.

We have got to work on keeping these children engaged with the world.

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Pressure is calming to the nervous system.

And while we are on the subject of medication you always need to look at...

And while we are on the subject of medication you always need to look at...

I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac.

I know a number of autistic adults that are doing extremely well on Prozac.

There is a tremendous range of children with a PDD label.

There is a tremendous range of children with a PDD label.

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...

Some teachers just have a knack for working with autistic children. Other teachers do not...