Autism is a spectrum disorder, therefore no one method alone is usually effective in treating autism. Professionals have found that a combination of interventions may be effective in treating symptoms and behaviors of children with autism including applied behavior analysis (ABA), medication, vitamins and minerals supplements, and dietary intervention.
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Occupational Therapists
Nature of the Work Occupational therapists help patients improve their ability to perform tasks in living and working...
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Asperger's in the Classroom
Asperger's Syndrome, a neurobiological disorder on the Autism spectrum, is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Here...
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The Future of Applied Behavior Analysis in Autism Spectrum Disorder: New Opportunities for Improving Lives
The articles in this special issue make clear that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is arguably the most powerful tool...
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Outcomes-Based Intervention Approaches: Supporting Children and Youth with ASD Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior
Patterns of challenging behavior have long been associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Anyone...
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Applied Behavior Analysis: Addressing Cognitive and Emotional Development in Children with Autism
It has become well known in recent decades that behavioral intervention procedures can be effective for teaching simple...
Source: Autism Society
