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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Strategies to Help Children with Autism Cope with Social Situations and Increase their Independence in the Classroom
Social stories and picture activity schedules are two relatively new and promising interventions for students with...
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The Importance of Matching Student Needs to Interventions
Each student with Asperger Syndrome (AS) has complex needs and requires specialized instruction and supports. There is...
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Making Sense of the Hidden Curriculum
Lavoie (cited in Bieber, 1994) described the “hidden curriculum” as important social skills that everyone knows, but...
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The Promise of ABA: Creating Meaningful Lives Throughout Adolescence and Adulthood
The past decade has seen dramatic reports citing the increase in the prevalence of autism and related disorders. From an...
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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...
Source: Autism Society
