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| Journal of Autism and… | 1 |
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Peer revieweddu Verglas, Gabrielle; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1988
A review of research studies on the effects of fenfluramine as a pharmaceutical treatment for autistic children is presented. Fenfluramine had positive effects on the reduction of hyperactivity and stereotypic behaviors in approximately one-third of subjects. The best responders were children with the highest baseline intelligence quotients.…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Drug Therapy, Hyperactivity
