Target symptomsMedication classExamples*
Aggression, explosive outbursts, irritability, self-injuryAtypical antipsychoticAripiprazole (Abilify),35 risperidone (Risperdal) 36
SSRIFluvoxamine37
AnxietySSRIFluoxetine (Prozac)38
Behavioral rigidity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, repetitive behaviorAtypical antipsychoticRisperidone 36
SSRIFluoxetine,39 fluvoxamine37
Hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattentionAlpha-2 agonistClonidine (Catapres),40 guanfacine (Tenex)41
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorAtomoxetine (Strattera)42
StimulantMethylphenidate (Ritalin)43
Sleep dysfunctionEndogenous neurohormoneMelatonin44