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I read the expert's answer to your question and I agree completely with her.  My son was diagnosed with Aspergers three years ago and ADHD 5 years ago.  He's been on meds for ADHD for 5 years and began on Risperdal and Paxil about 3 yrs.  He's been changed form Adderall to a new med called Vyvanse for ADHD, which does not have as many side effects.  Granted, when his Pediatric Psychiatrist added Riperdal, I was resistant at first.  I am a nurse.  My first reaction was.......that's an antipsychotic!!  But, it has worked well for the tics originally caused by Adderall, picking, scratching his arms, etc.  He's also on a low dose of Paxil for anxiety because he has chest pains sometimes and is just literally anxious alot.  I've made it clear to his doctor that I don't want him to be drugged up, which he's not.  You can definitely tell if he's not had his meds and he can tell, too.  He's 12 and he wants his medicine.  I also, was diagnosed with the same conditions, pretty much around the same time as he was.  The doctors saw it and suggested testing.  What I'm trying to say is, sometimes, doctors may not agree with one another.  But, the neurologist is ultimately responsible for his care.  Give it some time, you'll be able to see the improvements and differences in him when his meds reach their optimal level.