Medication

Resource for everyone addressing the needs of children with disabilities.

Provides information about the use of medication for several childhood disorders that require long-term treatment

Empowers parents by arming them with the most up to date information, expert advice and the confidence they need to ensure that their child receives the best care possible.

Briefly reviews clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine and quetiapine use in persons with DD. Problems with the use of antipsychotic meds in this population are discussed and clinical guidelines for the use of these meds in persons with DD are reviewed.