By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Nov 18 2025 New evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s medications may strengthen key cognitive skills in young people with autism and low IQ, offering a promising direction for future clinical trials. Systematic Review: Effect of Alzheimer’s disease medications on neurocognitive outcomes in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and low IQ: a scoping review . Image Credit: QINQIE99 / Shutterstock In a recent review