Continuing treatment: The evidence does not support discontinuation of antipsychotics during pregnancy. Motortion / iStock Children of mothers who take antipsychotic medications during pregnancy are not at increased risk of developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), nor are they more likely to be born prematurely or underweight, according to a study published in […]
Both drug treatment and behavior therapy are considered effective treatments for children with ADHD; the combination of these treatments is generally considered to be the ideal approach for many children. While some professionals doubt whether behavior therapy is necessary when medication is effective in a child, many parents have concerns about stimulant drugs for their […]
