Autistic Disorder-associated Irritability
Autism spectrum disorder affects how people interact, communicate and behave. Irritability is one behaviour that sometimes accompanies it, and the medicines listed here target that irritability rather than autism itself.
Key points
- Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition, meaning signs generally appear in the first two years of life, though it can be diagnosed at any age.
- Irritability in autistic people can range from frustration to aggression, and it is addressed as a separate concern from the core features of autism.
Medicines listed for autistic disorder-associated irritability
The single product listed for autistic disorder-associated irritability is Risperidone, supplied as Risperdal in tablet form across four strengths. Risperidone belongs to the atypical antipsychotic class, a group of medicines whose role includes managing irritability in autistic people.