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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Helping an Autistic Child
There are many things parents can do to help autistic children overcome their challenges and get the most of life. From...
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Teaching Social and Emotional Concepts to Youth with Asperger Syndrome
Patricia Howlin, a researcher from the UK, once said that being on the autism spectrum is like falling through Alice’s...
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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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Tech’s Role in Teaching Autistic Students Evolves
Advancements in assistive technologies, as well as an increased focus on addressing the needs of students with autism,...
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Social Stories, Social Scripts and the Power Card Strategy
Social Scripts, Social StoriesTM (Gray, 2000) and the Power Card Strategy (Gagnon, 2001) are three types of social...
Source: Autism Society
