Perry has been diagnosed with profound intellectual disability.His treatment consists of behavioral therapy and drug treatments.His psychiatrist has prescribed risperidone which helps to:
A)increase cognitive abilities.
B)reduce aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
C)decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms.
D)improve sleeping patterns.

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Risperidone is typically prescribed to reduce aggression and self-injurious behaviors in individuals with intellectual disabilities. It is not intended to increase cognitive abilities, decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms, or improve sleeping patterns.

Perry Has Been Diagnosed with Profound Intellectual Disability