To medicate? Or not to medicate? That is the question! It is a big decision for parents of children with aspergers and other developmental disorders including ADHD, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc whether or not to medicate the individual with the disorder. Unlike these other disorders (ADHD, depression, bi-polar disorder) there are not any specific medications specifically for individuals with aspergers. There are many who find that there are types of medications which can address some of the symptoms of aspergers.
Medications used by individuals with aspergers normally include one of the following:
- SSRI: (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). SSRI’s are made to treat anxiety and depression.
- Antipsychotics: these prescriptions help address irritability, repetitive movement, etc.
It is important whenever starting a new medication to weigh the side effects against the benefits and decide if one or any of these medications would be appropriate in treatment for aspergers. If you are an individual considering medication, or have a child you are considering medicating consult a doctor. Because not every person with aspergers is the same one medication may not work on another individual with aspergers. It may take a significant amount of time to find a medication that is right for you or your child.
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I agree that this can be a scary decision! You wouldn’t want to just force your child to take pills just because they’re medicine, but I think it’s important to work with the medications that may help, and you can always stop if you don’t see any progress.
It’s a hard choice to make. I don’t want someone to feel like they HAVE to take meds to function, but sometimes they make a huge difference, it’s a hard decision to make.