Severe behavioural disturbances

Clinical criteria:

• Patient must have autism spectrum disorder,

AND

• The treatment must be under the supervision of a paediatrician or psychiatrist,

AND

• The treatment must be in combination with non-pharmacological measures.

Population criteria:

• Patient must be under 18 years of age.

Behaviour disturbances are defined as severe aggression and injuries to self or others where non-pharmacological methods alone have been unsuccessful.

The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder must be made based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) or ICD-10 international classification of mental and behavioural disorders.

Severe behavioural disturbances

Treatment Phase: Continuing treatment

Clinical criteria:

• Patient must have autism spectrum disorder,

AND

• Patient must have been commenced on PBS-subsidised treatment with risperidone prior to turning 18 years of age,

AND

• The treatment must be under the supervision of a paediatrician or psychiatrist,

AND

• The treatment must be in combination with non-pharmacological measures.

Population criteria:

• Patient must be at least 18 years of age.

Behaviour disturbances are defined as severe aggression and injuries to self or others where non-pharmacological methods alone have been unsuccessful.

The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder must be made based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) or ICD-10 international classification of mental and behavioural disorders.