Over medication in people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder: A literature review of staff perceptions of psychotropic medication

Abstract

• Research into the understanding of medication in staff that support people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is very limited.• Existing research suggests that staff require more training around medication and need more involvement in medication decisions.• Training staff and involving them in medication decisions would help to improve the quality of life of people with ID and ASD, with side effects of medication identified and addressed more quickly.