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Peer reviewedLewis, Mark H. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
This paper reviews recent findings on the efficacy of psychopharmacological interventions in autism, points out gaps in knowledge of the effects of specific drug classes, and suggests research directions for the future. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Drug Therapy, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment
Lewis, Mark H.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
The efficacy of the serotonin uptake inhibitor clomipramine in treatment of self-injurious behavior (SIB) was tested using a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in eight adults with severe/profound mental retardation. Clomipramine treatment was associated with significant improvement in the frequency of SIB, SIB intensity, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Drug Therapy
Peer reviewedSwanson, James M.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
Determining whether stimulant medication improves learning or long-term academic achievement in children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder involves consideration of (1) the prescription of higher than optimal doses, and (2) overinclusive treatment involving adverse responders. A study designed to overcome these theoretical deficiencies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
