Clinical Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs in Childhood and Adolescence

Prevalence studies in Psychopharmacology are few and have many methodological flaws. This study examines the prevalence of psychoactive drugs in children and adolescents. Contrary to other studies, central nervous system stimulants are not the most widely prescribed psychoactive drugs in childhood and adolescence, but rather, minor tranquilizers, sedatives and hypnotics are the most widely prescribed psychoactive drugs. While this study overcomes some of the flaws of previous studies further studies regarding the prevalence of use of psychoactive drugs in childhood and adolescence are recommended.

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Clinical Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs Edited by E. M. Sellers. (Pp. 226; illustrated; price not stated.) Addiction Research Foundation: Ontario. 1975.

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700018365 ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 681-681

Keyword(s):

Clinical Pharmacology ◽

Psychoactive Drugs ◽

Addiction Research Foundation

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Social Communication Intervention for an Adult with Asperger Syndrome: Experiences, Perspectives, and Challenges

Perspectives on Language Learning and Education ◽

10.1044/lle21.1.29 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 29-37

Author(s):

Siva priya Santhanam

Keyword(s):

Asperger Syndrome ◽

Social Communication ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Childhood And Adolescence ◽

Work Settings ◽

Social Abilities ◽

Old Adult ◽

Social Communication Intervention ◽

Highly Able ◽

Organizational Needs

Adults on the autism spectrum, despite having received intervention throughout their childhood and adolescence, continue to experience challenges with everyday social interactions, forming and maintaining relationships, and social abilities needed in work settings. This article presents a case example of a 22-year-old adult with Asperger syndrome, and highlights the issues in providing intervention for highly able young adults on the autism spectrum. A unique feature of this report is the inclusion of the client's own insights into his experiences, perspectives, and challenges with the intervention. The approaches used to address his social communication and organizational needs are outlined, and clinical implications discussed.

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