Asperger's Syndrome - Treatment Overview
Asperger's Syndrome Guide
- Topic Overview
- Symptoms
- Exams and Tests
- Treatment Overview
- Home Treatment
- Other Places To Get Help
- Related Information
- References
- Credits
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Many children with Asperger's syndrome also have other coexisting conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and depression. These conditions can place extra demands on parents who are already dealing with a child with extra needs. These conditions may require treatment with medicines and other therapies.
For more information, see:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens.
- Depression in Children and Teens.
- Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
- Social Anxiety Disorder.
Prevention
Researchers have not yet found a way to prevent Asperger's syndrome. Some advocacy groups claim the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine causes Asperger's and autism. But numerous studies have not found a link between these conditions and the vaccine.2 Doctors recommend that you have your children immunized, because not doing so puts them and others in your community at risk for serious diseases and even death.