Here is a look at the types of medication a person with autism might have to take:

1. Antipsychotic: These types of medications are used for behavioral problems. This can include a variety of problems such as aggression, tantrums or insomnia. This medication should not be the first option for the child. Behavioral therapy should be sought out and tried before resorting to these types of pills.

2. Anticonvulsant: This is to help control seizures if an autistic person suffers from them.

3. Anti-anxiety and Depression: Autistic children have a hard time controlling their feelings. Sometimes they laugh and cry without being prompted. These medications are used to control those feelings and random outbursts. However, these medications have some serious side effects. If your child does take these, watch for odd behavioral changes, ones that weren't present before the medication began.

4. Sedative: If your autistic child suffers from insomnia or other sleeping disorders, a doctor may prescribed a sedative to help the child sleep better. There are natural alternatives that you may want to seek out before trying sedatives.

5. Stimulant: Some children who suffer from autism are hyperactive and these medications are used to help children focus better. This is often used when a child becomes school-aged to help them to pay attention and help with their education. This medication is useful for those children who can't seem to stay focused on any certain areas.

Medicine should be a last resort for parents when treating their children. You don't want the children to become dependent on the medication. Another problem with medicines is that it may control the issue, but have side effects that cause new problems. You also want to discuss long-term side effects with the doctor.