Treatment of Aggression in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

Conclusions Additional randomized, controlled trials using consistent methodology that adequately addresses sources of bias are needed to determine which treatments are reliably effective in addressing aggression in adults with ASD. In the meantime, considering efficacy and adverse effect/long-term risk profiles, a practical approach could start with functional assessment–informed behavioral interventions along with encouragement of regular, vigorous aerobic exercise to target aggression in adults with ASD, with pharmacotherapy employed if these interventions are unavailable or inadequate based on symptom acuity.
Source: Harvard Review of Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Reviews Source Type: research