Ketamine is not FDA approved for the treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders

 

It is too early to know if Ketamine treatment can help Autism and spectrum disorders, but

in those with depression, there is early evidence that it could be helpful for one or both problems

 

161. J Clin Psychiatry. 2014 Aug;75(8):835-6. doi: 10.4088/JCP.13cr08917.

Intranasal ketamine treatment in an adult with autism spectrum disorder.

Wink LK(1), O'Melia AM, Shaffer RC, Pedapati E, Friedmann K, Schaefer T, Erickson
CA.

Author information: 
(1)Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave MLC 4002,
Cincinnati, OH 45229 logan.wink@cchmc.org.

PMID: 25191906  [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]