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Peer reviewedQuintana, Humberto; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1995
Use of the psychostimulant methylphenidate (MPH) to treat selected symptoms of autistic disorder was evaluated with 10 children, ages 7 to 11. The double-blind crossover study using a placebo and two MPH doses found modest but statistically significant improvement on hyperactivity in subjects receiving the MPH rather than the placebo. No…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Children, Drug Therapy
