The Journal of Development and Behavioral Pediatrics reports on a population based study in Minnesota reviewing psychostimulant use in autistic subjects ages 0-21 years old.  It was determined that 52.4% of the 124 subjects received psycho stimulants with positive responses for 69.4% of 398 episodes.  These results suggest that psycho stimulants may improve certain behaviors such as impulsivity, inattention, hyperactivity and dis-inhibition.

Reference:  Nickels, Katherine C. MD ; Katusic, Slavica K. MD ; Colligan, Robert C. PhD; Weaver, Amy L. MS; Voigt, Robert G. MD ; Barbaresi, William J. MD.  (2008) Stimulant Medication Treatment of Target Behaviors in Children with Autism: A Population-Based Study.

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. 29(2):75-81.

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