Showing posts with label psychotherapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label psychotherapy. Show all posts

Saturday, August 7, 2010

What is the treatment of Asperger's Disorder?

There is no specific treatment or "cure" for Asperger's Disorder. All the interventions outlined below are mainly symptomatic and/or rehabilitational.
Psychosocial Interventions
  • Individual psychotherapy to help the individual to process the feelings aroused by being socially handicapped
  • Parent education and training
  • Behavioral modification
  • Social skills training
  • Educational interventions
Psychopharmacological Interventions
  • For hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity: Psychostimulants (methyphenidate, dextroamphetamine, metamphetamine), clonidine, Tricyclic Antidepressants (desipramine, nortriptyline), Strattera (atomoxetine)
  • For irritability and aggression: Mood Stabilizers (valproate, carbamazepine, lithium), Beta Blockers (nadolol, propranolol), clonidine, naltrexone, Neuroleptics (risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, haloperidol)
  • For preoccupations, rituals and compulsions: SSRIs (fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, paroxetine), Tricyclic Antidepressants (clomipramine)
  • For anxiety: SSRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine), Tricyclic Antidepressants (imipramine, clomipramine, nortriptyline)