Questions about starting meds ASD

[Anonymous]

I would talk to a psychiatrist and see what they recommend. My autistic child only takes meds for sleep right now but every child is different and the pediatric psychiatrist is the one who's best positioned to make recommendations based on the symptoms your specific child struggles with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most Pediatricians prefer to have a Psychiatrist prescribe & manage medication. We have found having a Pediatric Psychiatrist on our son's "team" extremely helpful.

Our experience too. OP, where are you? Some here might have suggestions. In our experience, out-of-network self-pay options.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There are no medications for autism other than for severe aggression.

While there's no medications that "cure" autism there are multiple categories of medications that are helpful in increasing the quality of life for both the patient and caregiver.

Exactly, thanks.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

My dc was diagnosed at age 10. At the time, 3 different specialists told us that she was high functioning enough that there are no interventions for autism that would be appropriate for her. She’s 17 now, has had no interventions, is doing well in school with support via an IEP, and has friends. OP’s dc may not have needed any interventions to date.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

My dc was diagnosed at age 10. At the time, 3 different specialists told us that she was high functioning enough that there are no interventions for autism that would be appropriate for her. She’s 17 now, has had no interventions, is doing well in school with support via an IEP, and has friends. OP’s dc may not have needed any interventions to date.

An IEP is a type of intervention.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

Omg stop. This thread is so weird. There are no medications for the core symptoms of autism, and OP is not “very very late to the intervention game” because there are also no therapies that effective that have some narrow window of effectiveness.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

My dc was diagnosed at age 10. At the time, 3 different specialists told us that she was high functioning enough that there are no interventions for autism that would be appropriate for her. She’s 17 now, has had no interventions, is doing well in school with support via an IEP, and has friends. OP’s dc may not have needed any interventions to date.

An IEP is a type of intervention.

and 6.5 is not too late for an IEP. Obviously.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

Omg stop. This thread is so weird. There are no medications for the core symptoms of autism, and OP is not “very very late to the intervention game” because there are also no therapies that effective that have some narrow window of effectiveness.

Anything prior to about age 7 will be more effective due to neurological changes that take place around that time. While some interventions may still prove effective, the duration of treatment will increase while other factors may also play a role in treatment effectiveness.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

Omg stop. This thread is so weird. There are no medications for the core symptoms of autism, and OP is not “very very late to the intervention game” because there are also no therapies that effective that have some narrow window of effectiveness.

Anything prior to about age 7 will be more effective due to neurological changes that take place around that time. While some interventions may still prove effective, the duration of treatment will increase while other factors may also play a role in treatment effectiveness.

just stop. There is not magic therapy for autism that is only or dramatically more effective before 7. There is no “treatment” for autism that is that effective at all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

I don't think this is the case. They are exploring the options.

OP, I wonder if your dc is having anxiety. That often rides along with ASD for our kids. I think the idea of the pyschiatrist is a good one if you can find one. Doesn't mean you have to go right to meds, but could help guide that.

My own dc's anxiety ramped up around age 8. We aren't medicating yet (age 10) but may at some point if it continues to cause issues.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

Omg stop. This thread is so weird. There are no medications for the core symptoms of autism, and OP is not “very very late to the intervention game” because there are also no therapies that effective that have some narrow window of effectiveness.

Anything prior to about age 7 will be more effective due to neurological changes that take place around that time. While some interventions may still prove effective, the duration of treatment will increase while other factors may also play a role in treatment effectiveness.

just stop. There is not magic therapy for autism that is only or dramatically more effective before 7. There is no “treatment” for autism that is that effective at all.

Please don’t spread misinformation about ASD treatments. You can have an opinion but stating this as fact might prevent someone with an ASD child from seeking services thinking nothing can be done.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

Omg stop. This thread is so weird. There are no medications for the core symptoms of autism, and OP is not “very very late to the intervention game” because there are also no therapies that effective that have some narrow window of effectiveness.

Anything prior to about age 7 will be more effective due to neurological changes that take place around that time. While some interventions may still prove effective, the duration of treatment will increase while other factors may also play a role in treatment effectiveness.

just stop. There is not magic therapy for autism that is only or dramatically more effective before 7. There is no “treatment” for autism that is that effective at all.

Please don’t spread misinformation about ASD treatments. You can have an opinion but stating this as fact might prevent someone with an ASD child from seeking services thinking nothing can be done.

It’s not misinformation. There is very little empirical support for any autism therapy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for these, most we're helpful. We're still figuring out therapies but adding a pediatric psychiatrist sounds like a good idea.

You’re already very very late to the intervention game. Don’t waste any more time!

My dc was diagnosed at age 10. At the time, 3 different specialists told us that she was high functioning enough that there are no interventions for autism that would be appropriate for her. She’s 17 now, has had no interventions, is doing well in school with support via an IEP, and has friends. OP’s dc may not have needed any interventions to date.

An IEP is a type of intervention.

Sorry, I meant she’s never participated in any intervention that was specifically for autism. She has the IEP for anxiety.