Treatment for the Core Symptoms of Autism
Most families use one type of intensive intervention that best meets the needs of their child and their parenting style. The intensive interventions described here require multiple hours per week of therapy and address behavioral, developmental, and/or educational goals. They are developed specifically to treat autism.
Most parents would welcome a cure for their child, or a therapy that would alleviate all of the symptoms and challenges that make life difficult for them. Just as your child's challenges can't be summed up in one word, they can't be remedied with one therapy. Each challenge must be addressed with an appropriate therapy. No single therapy works for every child. What works for one child may not work for another. What works for one child for a period of time may stop working. Some therapies are supported by research showing their efficacy, while others are not. The skill, experience and style of the therapist are critical to the effectiveness of the intervention.
Before a family chooses an intervention, they will need to investigate the claims of each therapy so that they understand the possible risks and benefits for a child.
Most parents would welcome a cure for their child, or a therapy that would alleviate all of the symptoms and challenges that make life difficult for them. Just as your child's challenges can't be summed up in one word, they can't be remedied with one therapy. Each challenge must be addressed with an appropriate therapy. No single therapy works for every child. What works for one child may not work for another. What works for one child for a period of time may stop working. Some therapies are supported by research showing their efficacy, while others are not. The skill, experience and style of the therapist are critical to the effectiveness of the intervention.
Before a family chooses an intervention, they will need to investigate the claims of each therapy so that they understand the possible risks and benefits for a child.
Treatment for the Core Symptoms of Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT)
Verbal Therapy
Floortime
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
Social Communication/ Emotional Regulation/ Transactional Support (SCERTS)
Treatment for Associated, Biological & Medical Conditions Associated with Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT)
Verbal Therapy
Floortime
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
Social Communication/ Emotional Regulation/ Transactional Support (SCERTS)
Treatment for Associated, Biological & Medical Conditions Associated with Autism
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