Irritability in Autism in Children and Adolescents

Approximately 20% of patients with autism spectrum disorder have irritability.  Signs of autism related irritability include aggression, self-harming behavior, severe tantrums, emotional meltdowns, and need for isolation.

Currently, there are limited treatment options available for irritability associated with autism spectrum disorders.

I am particularly excited about the science behind a potential new treatment from Axial Therapeutics, AB-2004, for the improvement of irritability associated with autism. Axial’s innovative scientific approach builds on research which shows that substances produced by bacteria found in the gut can reach the brain and have a negative impact on neurological development and behavior.

AB-2004 works by reducing substances produced by bacteria commonly found in the gut before they enter the bloodstream and reach the brain.

I am currently conducting a clinical research study sponsored by Axial with AB-2004 in Las Vegas for adolescents who have autism spectrum disorder and irritability.

For more information about this study, call my office at 702-838-0742 or click here!

Approximately 20% of patients with autism spectrum disorder have irritability.  Signs of autism related irritability include aggression, self-harming behavior, severe tantrums, emotional meltdowns, and need for isolation. Currently, there are limited treatment options available for irritability associated with autism spectrum disorders. I am particularly excited about the science behind a potential new treatment from Axial […]

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Do you notice your child having difficulty initiating social interactions such as maintaining eye contact, avoiding playing with other children and like to just play with themselves? Does your child engage in repetitive behavior such as lining up toys, rocking back and forth, flapping hands, making sounds? Does your child get bothered by certain sounds, […]

Read More December 02nd, 2019

Is getting your child to attend school becoming a constant fight? Children and adolescents who avoid going to school might be suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be associated with fears and stressors alike and overcoming such obstacles may require professional help. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is common in older children and adolescents […]

Read More November 13th, 2019

Generalized anxiety disorder occurs across the lifespan and is defined as excessive worry on most days.  Typically generalized anxiety disorder involves worry about many areas in life, but children and adolescents are more likely to worry about school performance and family concerns more often than their peers.  In fact, school refusal may be one of […]

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More than 11 million U.S. residents suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition formerly called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Some use the terms interchangeably. This disorder strikes both males and females and is not limited to children. For the majority, it lasts a lifetime. Overview ADHD is considered a neuro-behavioral condition. It has […]

Read More December 12th, 2018

A few years ago, researchers from several universities got together and developed a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health called the Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD (MTA). Several of the sites were located in California, not far from Las Vegas. In the study, boys and girls ages 7-9 years were divided into […]

Read More December 12th, 2018

About Us

Dr. Childress is a world renowned psychiatrist specializing in ADHD and Autism. She has been in clinical research for over 20 years with more than 80 published articles.  Dr. Lampert is a pediatrician with 25 years of experience. She has always had a special interest in behavioral and developmental problems. If you believe your child suffers from ADHD, contact us today!

 

The Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Inc is made up of 4 clinical research coordinators, 1 clinical research recruiter, and 1 medical receptionist. Our tiny but mighty team are all eager to help ensure you and your child get the best treatment you deserve!

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Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Inc. 702-838-0742