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l'Hôtel-Dieu du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus de Québec.
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This article reviews the pharmacology of autism and briefly overviews its use, history and novelties. "Autism" does not refer to any pathophysiology currently known. And no drug or class of drugs can cure this illness which includes many. Before using drugs, efficient in relieving symptoms, it is important to consider the potential benefit of behavioral approaches. Developments in research give hope that drugs will cure or prevent this brain illness.
本文综述了治疗自闭症的药物学，并简要概述了其用途、历史和新进展。“自闭症”并不指代目前已知的任何病理生理学状况。而且没有任何一种药物或一类药物能够治愈这种包含多种情况的疾病。在使用能有效缓解症状的药物之前，考虑行为疗法的潜在益处是很重要的。研究的进展带来了药物能够治愈或预防这种脑部疾病的希望。
