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Crosland, Kimberly A.; Zarcone, Jennifer R.; Lindauer, Steven E.; Valdovinos, Maria G.; Zarcone, Troy J.; Hellings, Jessica A.; Schroeder, Stephen R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
The atypical antipsychotic medication risperidone was evaluated using a double-blind, placebo-controlled design to treat destructive behavior in two males (ages 6 and 24) with autism. Destructive behavior during the demand condition was significantly reduced during the medication phases, whereas it continued to occur to obtain tangible items and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aggression, Autism, Behavior Disorders