Autism – Related resources
08.02.2012 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 30.08.2012
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Cochrane reviews
- Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation might possibly not be effective for improving core and associated symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, but the evidence is insufficient .
- There is insufficient evidence on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for autism spectrum disorders; they may not be effective in children but seem to have small positive effects in adults .
- Risperidone may be beneficial in some features of autism but the evidence is very limited .
- Single or multiple dose intravenous secretin may not be effective as a treatment for autism .
- Auditory integration therapy or other sound therapiesmight possibly not be effective as treatments for autism spectrum disorders but the evidence is insufficient.
- There is insufficient evidence on benefits and harms of gluten and/or casein free diet for persons with autism .
- Social skills groups may improve social competence for some children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) .
Other evidence summaries
Other Internet resources
- Autism. Orphanet ORPHA106
- Rett syndrome. Orphanet ORPHA778
Literature
- Levy SE, Mandell DS, Schultz RT. Autism. Lancet 2009 Nov 7;374(9701):1627-38.