Top Autism Treatments & Working with Professionals

There is no single best treatment package for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). However, most professionals agree that early intervention is important, and most people with ASDs respond well to highly structured, specialized programs.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment: Making Sense of Autism Treatments: Weighing the Evidence

Report of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Early Intervention Program

Certain core features should be included in each program:

Communication

Sensory Integration

Behavior

Play Skills

Social Skills

Questions to Ask about Autism Treatment Options	Early Intervention Is Key To Educating Children With Autism	Autism Speech Therapy	ABA Therapy and Autism

Occupational Therapy	Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)	Sensory Integration	Social Skills Intervention

DIR/Floortime	Augmentative Communication/ Visual Support	Special Diets and Biomedical Interventions for Autism	Working with Professionals

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