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pharmacological therapy is a real help?

Gianfry
over 5 years ago
Hello everyone. I am the father of a 21-year-old autistic young man with medium-high functioning. Many of his peers take drugs mainly as mood stabilizers. I have many doubts about the advisability of administering these drugs to my son even if he sometimes shows strong stereotypies and prolonged echolalia. I would really like to know if there are many or few young autistic adults taking drugs and what you think about it.
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  • over 5 years ago
    Thank you very much for the your reply. I very much agree with gathering as much information as possible to make a clear and effective decision. In our experience only around eight years, when there was still no certainty about autism (!!), there was a proposal by the neo-psychiatrists a medication like psycho-drug. We administered it for about six months but then, since we did not see results and that we needed continuous blood sampling, we decided to stop. Now our basic attitude is to try to do without it as much as possible and work hard on the awareness of stress and its sensory reactions to external and internal solicitation. The goal is to grow in him a greater clarity on its operation and on the possibilities of doing something (relax, listen to music, stay in dim light and in silent place, etc.) independently to prevent and counter crisis and increase its daily well-being.
    But we are aware as parents that this can not always be enough. We know that perhaps it could serve as a pharmacological aid, especially to ensure a good night's rest in the most difficult periods, just as it happens to all the other companions of therapy.
  • over 5 years ago in reply to Gianfry

    Sleep is so important to wellbeing and it is frequently a problem for autistic people. I am very glad that here in the UK research funding has been granted to look at this issue. 

    Regarding coping strategies I was interested to see that the Anna Freud website has 85 self care strategies for young people, suggested by young people.

    Although not specifically designed for autistic young people some of these coping strategies look like they might be helpful (I am going to try some myself): https://www.annafreud.org/selfcare/

    Your son's art is wonderful! I followed the link on your profile and saw some of his work. He has a real talent. I hope you will post some of his work on this forum, if he agrees, so that other people can enjoy it. 

  • over 5 years ago in reply to Sunflower

    Thank you so much for the link to the annafreud website. I will examine it carefully.

    And thanks a lot for the compliments to my son: he was very happy to know that someone in England has seen and appreciated his work and his commitment to the defense of the wolves and the environment. Thank you very much

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  • over 5 years ago in reply to Sunflower

    Thank you so much for the link to the annafreud website. I will examine it carefully.

    And thanks a lot for the compliments to my son: he was very happy to know that someone in England has seen and appreciated his work and his commitment to the defense of the wolves and the environment. Thank you very much

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