First off, I would like to begin this blogpost by explaining that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition and not a disease. Which means, that there is no cure. Saying that, for many individuals, medication can help manage certain traits or co-occurring conditions (conditions that commonly co-occur alongside autism). While medication may not be a solution for all traits or coo-morbidities, it can be an important part of a broader treatment plan that