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need some help plz x

patrice

hi there my son is nearly 11 he has just saw his consultant today and i have to make a decision on meds for him either Risperidone or Aripiprazole i havnt a clue can anyone advize plz thanx in advance x  one stressed mammy xx

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  • Agree, antipsychotics are heavy duty, and really bad news when given to the wrong people. However, I do know a couple of schizophrenics who are on them permanently and able to be 'normal' with them. One of them was in hospital without them.

    Again, it depends who they are given to.  And even experts can't always be sure how a particular patient will react.

    Patrice, it might help if you gave a bit more information about your son: what is his diagnosis, how long has he been diagnosed, has he had any other treatments or support, what behaviors are a problem?

    The change from primary to secondary school can also be a stressful time for many on the spectrum: besides the change of enviroment, the mental distance between neurotypical and autistic kids gets wider with age. It can get harder and harder to cope.

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  • Agree, antipsychotics are heavy duty, and really bad news when given to the wrong people. However, I do know a couple of schizophrenics who are on them permanently and able to be 'normal' with them. One of them was in hospital without them.

    Again, it depends who they are given to.  And even experts can't always be sure how a particular patient will react.

    Patrice, it might help if you gave a bit more information about your son: what is his diagnosis, how long has he been diagnosed, has he had any other treatments or support, what behaviors are a problem?

    The change from primary to secondary school can also be a stressful time for many on the spectrum: besides the change of enviroment, the mental distance between neurotypical and autistic kids gets wider with age. It can get harder and harder to cope.

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