BVHS On Managing The Symptoms Of Autism Spectrum Disorder

(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Did you know that 1 in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? That is nearly five times higher than in the early 2000s.

As more children receive diagnoses, the number of medications prescribed to manage ASD symptoms has also increased. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming, but recognizing your child’s specific symptoms and understanding which treatments are most effective can help you better manage their condition.

To read more about the variety of medications available for ASD and what symptoms they treat, read this week’s Weekend Doctor Column, written by Tristan Kinder, PharmD, a resident pharmacist at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Read it now at bvhs.info/wdc13126.