By Diane Herbst
Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, has acknowledged that after the 2012 games, his longtime depression was so overwhelming he thought about killing himself.
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According to research, approximately 20 percent of the population will experience depression at some point in their lives—this statistic increases to almost 60 percent in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
When a medication is being evaluated to modify the behavior of a person with autism, one must assess the risks versus the benefits.
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Jobs need to be chosen that make use of the strengths of people with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.