What can be said about treatment for autism spectrum disorders?
A. While drugs like risperidone can be used to reduce stereotyped behaviors, they have a risk of dangerous side-effects.
B. The use of stimulant drugs may increase social behavior and communication.
C. New treatments, including chelation, appear to have great promise.
D. Use of the high fat, ketogenic diet used for some children with intractable epilepsy, appears helpful.
Answer: A
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