Repetitive behaviors in adults with Autism Spectrum disorders significantly lessen with antidepressant treatment

Submitted by Anonymous on December 5, 2011 - 08:55
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Repetitive behaviors in adults with Autism Spectrum disorders significantly lessen with antidepressant treatment
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December 5, 2011
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Restricted, repetitive behavior, such as compulsive arranging and rigid adherence to routines, is a defining symptom of autism spectrum disorders. A 12-week study showed that the antidepressant fluoxetine produced a greater decrease in repetitive behaviors and more overall improvement than placebo in adults with autism spectrum disorders.