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Attention, Concentration and Autism

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Description

Some people with autism spectrum disorders are reported to have higher or lower levels of attention and concentration than other people.

We are currently researching this subject to identify the nature and scope of the issue and to determine which interventions, if any, could be effective in alleviating any problems identified.

If you are aware of any research on, or you have any personal experience of, this issue please email info@researchautism.net Thank you.

Conditions

Asperger SyndromeAutism (Autistic Disorder)Autism Spectrum DisordersPervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified)

Research

Reading

Interventions

Scientific evidence for interventions

There are some studies published in peer-reviewed journals which appear to show that some interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective in improving attention and concentration in some individuals with autism.

However there is also some evidence to show that some interventions, such as citalopram and clonidine, may actually decrease attention and concentration in some individuals with autism.

Please see Autism and Attention Intervention Studies for a list of those studies.

Anecdotal reports for interventions

There are some anecdotal reports that other interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective for some individuals.

Further information

Please click on the names of the interventions below to find out more about those interventions.

The fact that an intervention is listed below does not necessarily mean that we agree that it is effective for people with autism.

Animal Therapies and AutismAnti-Convulsants and AutismAnti-Depressants and AutismAnti-Fungal Drugs, Supplements and AutismAnti-Psychotics and AutismApplied Behavioural Analysis and AutismAtomoxetine and AutismChelation and AutismCholinesterase Inhibitors and AutismComputer Applications and AutismDIR Method and AutismDiscrete Trial Training and AutismDolphin Therapy and AutismDonepezil and AutismFeingold Diet and AutismFenfluramine and AutismGalantamine and AutismHippotherapy and AutismLamotrigine and AutismLevetiracetam and AutismMassage and AutismMethylphenidate and AutismNeurofeedback Training and AutismOccupational Therapy and AutismOlanzapine and AutismOpioid Antagonists and AutismPicture Exchange Communication System and AutismQuetiapine and AutismRelationship Development Intervention and AutismRisperidone and AutismSensory Integrative Therapy and AutismSpecial Diets and AutismSpecific Carbohydrate Diet and AutismStimulant Medication and AutismVenlafaxine and AutismVisual Schedules and AutismVitamin A and AutismWeighted Items and AutismYeast-Free Diets and Autism

Intervention Studies

Keywords

Active ADHD Attention Concentrate Concentration Deficit Hyperactive Impulse Impulsive

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