Patient's question:
Born in November 2007, due to language barriers, the child's intelligence is lower than that of ordinary children. He was diagnosed with mild autism at several hospitals. Brainwave tests at two hospitals showed epileptic-like discharges, but CT scans were normal. However, the child has no history of epilepsy, no family history, and only two instances of brief episodes of staring. Currently, the doctor has prescribed Keplar. I want the child to undergo rehabilitation training while taking the medication, but the doctor recommends starting with medication and scheduling a follow-up visit after 21 days to decide whether to proceed with rehabilitation. The child can now recognize nearly 100 Chinese characters, recite a few Tang poems and children's songs, and has normal emotions. He can follow simple commands but cannot engage in bidirectional language communication with family members.Previous Treatment and Effects:
Currently taking Keplar, with one-third of a tablet administered daily. The child has been on medication for 7 days, and will begin taking two-thirds of a tablet starting tomorrow.
Doctor's answer:
1. The EEG of children with autism can show epileptic discharges, so we hope to provide specific details about two instances of staring.2. Kaipulan has minimal side effects, but if mental symptoms occur, the dosage should be increased slowly and in small increments. Generally, these symptoms will gradually disappear, as a common side effect of this medication is mental symptoms.
3. Training is the best method for treating autism.