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A pilot study on combining risperidone and pivotal response treatment on communication difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder

A pilot study on combining risperidone and pivotal response treatment on communication... PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of combined risperidone (RIS) and pivotal response treatment (PRT) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Design/methodology/approachIn all, 34 children diagnosed with ASD (mean age of 12.36 years) were randomly divided into two groups: an RIS treatment group (n=18) and an RIS plus PRT (n=16). Communication skills were evaluated with the child communication checklist (CCC).FindingsTotal score of the CCC was increased in both groups after three months compared with the score prior to treatment. The total score of the CCC was significantly higher in the combined treatment group than in the RIS group.Originality/valueTreatment with RIS combined with PRT may result in a better outcome in communication skill for children with autism than RIS training alone. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Autism Emerald Publishing

A pilot study on combining risperidone and pivotal response treatment on communication difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder

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Emerald Publishing
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2056-3868
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10.1108/AIA-11-2017-0024
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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of combined risperidone (RIS) and pivotal response treatment (PRT) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Design/methodology/approachIn all, 34 children diagnosed with ASD (mean age of 12.36 years) were randomly divided into two groups: an RIS treatment group (n=18) and an RIS plus PRT (n=16). Communication skills were evaluated with the child communication checklist (CCC).FindingsTotal score of the CCC was increased in both groups after three months compared with the score prior to treatment. The total score of the CCC was significantly higher in the combined treatment group than in the RIS group.Originality/valueTreatment with RIS combined with PRT may result in a better outcome in communication skill for children with autism than RIS training alone.

Journal

Advances in Autism – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 3, 2018

References

  • Symptomatic improvement in children with ADHD treated with long-term methylphenidate and multimodal psychosocial treatment
  • Medication and parent training in children with pervasive developmental disorders and serious behavior problems: results from a randomized clinical trial