be very careful with risperidone. very careful. research in full on the side effects, so you know what to watch for if it shows up in her. if you see side effects, get back with the doctor. i recuse myself with my views because i had such bad experiences with antipsychotics i was prescribed, including risperidone. tardive dyskinesia can become permanent if she's on it too long. i cannot hate it because it does help some people, and kids i guess. i just hate for her to go through what i experienced. i was prescribed antipsychotics for my post-traumatic stress disorder. from what you wrote about what she went through, definitely get her into therapy. there's no question that she's affected by what she went through. i wish you and your daughter the best. i really do.