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Alzheimer's Medication Shows Promise in Enhancing Communication in Autistic Teens

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert

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A small clinical trial suggests that the Alzheimer's drug memantine may improve social behaviors in some children with autism who have high glutamate levels in a specific brain region, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine which individuals may benefit.