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Medication to address anger,aggression and violence. Thoughts?

cranwellpoacher

Hi folks.

Our son is 11 and a half and was only diagnosed as being on the Autistic Spectrum about 18 months ago after over 5 years of seeking answers!

My question is about peoples experiences and views regarding medications available to help with his main symptom which is an explosive temper, violence against people and objects and verbal abuse of parents and 2 older siblings.

I am very intersted in hearing your feedback on this quite emotive subject.

Thanks in Advance.Andy

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  • Hi - imo medication is a last resort + then only to be used in conjunction with non-medical interventions.  It does have its place in that context for some people.  Also I tend to think of meds as more for adults than children?  This might just be me, of course.  Do you know why he's getting so upset + how are you trying to deal with what is a v difficult situation for all of you.  How's he doing at school?  That can be a big stressor in itself.

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  • Hi - imo medication is a last resort + then only to be used in conjunction with non-medical interventions.  It does have its place in that context for some people.  Also I tend to think of meds as more for adults than children?  This might just be me, of course.  Do you know why he's getting so upset + how are you trying to deal with what is a v difficult situation for all of you.  How's he doing at school?  That can be a big stressor in itself.

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