Review of the Evidence for Treatment of Children with Autism with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

West, Lis; Brunssen, Susan; Waldrop, Julee

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00196.x

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Review of the Evidence for Treatment of Children with Autism with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Published in Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing • Jul 1, 2009

Authors:

Lis West

Susan Brunssen

Julee Waldrop

Abstract

PURPOSE: To review the potential role of serotonin dysregulation in autism and the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating core deficits and associated symptoms of autism in children. The literature was searched for reports of SSRI use in children with autism. Data ar...

Subject

Fluoxetine

Autism

Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors

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