| There is no definite cure for autism; but a lot of children | | | | the patient's wellbeing and specific needs. Typically, this |
| with the disorder can develop and learn with the | | | | entails concentrated, one-on-one sessions with a |
| proper education and treatment. Early intervention can | | | | therapist. |
| definitely minimize the problems connected with the | | | | Sensory integration therapy |
| disorder, decrease disturbing behavior, and give the | | | | This form of therapy centers on helping autistic |
| patient some measure of independence. | | | | patients survive by the use of sensory stimulation. |
| There are numerous options out there, although | | | | Treatment involves allowing patients to hold objects |
| treatment is dependent on the patient's individual needs. | | | | with various textures, or listen to a range of sounds. |
| Generally, making use of a combination of treatment | | | | Play therapy is one form of behavior modification that |
| methods yields successful results. Autism normally | | | | can enhance emotional growth, which results to better |
| requires lifelong therapy. | | | | social skills. Social stories are also used to enhance |
| One of the options available is occupational or physical | | | | social skills. Here, stories created to aid the patients in |
| therapy. Occupational therapy aids the person in | | | | understanding ideas, opinions, and feelings of other |
| developing independent function and educates as to | | | | people, or to make suggestions as to how one can |
| how to go about enhancing basic skills such as | | | | address a situation differently. This can also help |
| brushing your teeth or bathing. Physical Therapy entails | | | | patients comprehend their own feelings. |
| exercises or other physical measures such as | | | | Communication therapy |
| massage to help patients in controlling the way they | | | | This type of therapy is utilized to instigate language |
| move their bodies. | | | | development in children with the disorder, and to |
| Behavior Modification | | | | provide treatment to those who are experiencing |
| To equip autistic patients with the skills necessary to | | | | difficulties in verbal interaction. |
| function in their environment, there are a lot of | | | | Picture exchange communication systems (PECS) |
| methods of behavior modification available. This type | | | | makes it possible for autistic patients to interact with |
| of therapy stems from the theory that good behavior | | | | the use of pictures or visuals that signifies items, ideas, |
| or conduct that is rewarded will have more chances | | | | or activities. With this, the patient is able to |
| of being repeated than the conduct that is ignored. We | | | | communicate his requests, needs and ideas to others |
| call this theory applied behavior analysis (ABA), and | | | | by giving them a picture. |
| this entails structured skill-oriented activities basing on | | | | |