Kaye_2024_Cureus_16_e63671

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Title : Emerging Treatments and Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review - Kaye_2024_Cureus_16_e63671
Author(s) : Kaye AD , Allen KE , Smith Iii VS , Tong VT , Mire VE , Nguyen H , Lee Z , Kouri M , Jean Baptiste C , Mosieri CN , Kaye AM , Varrassi G , Shekoohi S
Ref : Cureus , 16 :e63671 , 2024
Abstract :

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased over the last decade. In this regard, many emerging therapies have been described as ASD therapies. Although ASD does not have a cure, there are several management options available that can help reduce symptom severity. ASD is highly variable and, therefore, standard treatment protocols and studies are challenging to perform. Many of these therapies also address comorbidities for which patients with ASD have an increased risk. These concurrent diagnoses can include psychiatric and neurological disorders, including attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, and epilepsy, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as chronic constipation and diarrhea. Both the extensive list of ASD-associated disorders and adverse effects from commonly prescribed medications for patients with ASD can impact presenting symptomatology. It is important to keep these potential interactions in mind when considering additional drug treatments or complementary therapies. This review addresses current literature involving novel pharmacological treatments such as oxytocin, bumetanide, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, and memantine. It also discusses additional therapies such as diet intervention, acupuncture, music therapy, melatonin, and the use of technology to aid education. Notably, several of these therapies require more long-term research to determine efficacy in specific ASD groups within this patient population.

PubMedSearch : Kaye_2024_Cureus_16_e63671
PubMedID: 39092332

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Kaye AD, Allen KE, Smith Iii VS, Tong VT, Mire VE, Nguyen H, Lee Z, Kouri M, Jean Baptiste C, Mosieri CN, Kaye AM, Varrassi G, Shekoohi S (2024)
Emerging Treatments and Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review
Cureus 16 :e63671

Kaye AD, Allen KE, Smith Iii VS, Tong VT, Mire VE, Nguyen H, Lee Z, Kouri M, Jean Baptiste C, Mosieri CN, Kaye AM, Varrassi G, Shekoohi S (2024)
Cureus 16 :e63671