A clinical trials report done in 2010 found anti-depressants not to be effective in treating autism.
Although anti-depressants are used to treat the disorder, according to a clinical trials report, there is no evidence to support their usefulness.
Autism is an autism spectrum disorder-ASD), characterized by difficulties with communication and social and developmental problems.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI) are antidepressants commonly used to help with the symptoms.
Researchers reviewed the findings of a study done on celexa with six other clinical trials and found there were differences between the use of SSRI's and a placebo.
For the largest study 149 children were given either a placebo or an SSRI medication for three months. One third of the children in each group showed improvement in repetitive behaviour.
Read more about this report.
Due to the side effects of SSRI's, experts are advising against recommending them for children with autism.
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