Medications for Autism and ADHD Medicines can be helpful to children with autism and ADHD. While they don't treat autism, they can help relieve symptoms like aggression and irritability. Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse, Dyanavel), are frequently prescribed to children suffering from ADHD. However, a new