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Hi measleyw and thank you for your question. We are working on trying to get you an answer.
In the meanwhile, you may find the following links of questions and video answers from the ABC News OnCall+ Autism site helpful:
What Are Suggestions For Getting Through The Early Days, After Diagnosis?
If My Child Does Not Make Progress, Should I Assume He Has Limited Ability Or Ask His Treatment Providers To Make Changes In How He Is Being Taught?
Are There Things One Can Do To Reduce Aggressive Behavior In People With Autism In Addition To Medication?
Does Medication Designed To Improve Attention Deficits Have The Same Effects On Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders?
What Are Some Of The Types Of Medications That Might Be Used To Treat Autism, And What Symptoms Are They Used To Treat?
How Do I Decide Whether Medication Or Another Form Of Intervention Is Right In Managing My Child’s Autism?
When Is Medication Used In A Treatment Plan For Autism, And Is Medication An Essential Component For All Individuals With Autism?
Is It A Good Sign If My Child Shows Very Dramatic Response When A Behavioral Intervention Is First Introduced?
Could There Be An Underlying Medical Condition That Is Causing My Child With Autism To Act Out?
Should I Keep My Child With Autism Home As Much As Possible To Avoid The Chance That He/She Will Have Tantrums In Public?