Treatments
Every child or adult with autism has unique strengths and challenges, so there is no one size fits all approach to autism treatment and intervention. Each autism intervention or treatment plan should be tailored to address the person’s specific needs.
Intervention can involve behavioral treatments, medicines or both. Many people with autism have additional medical conditions such as sleep disturbance, seizures and gastrointestinal (GI) distress. Addressing these conditions can improve attention, learning and related behaviors.
Behavioral Treatments and Interventions
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
Floortime
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Speech Therapy
TEACCH
Verbal Behavior
Treating Associated Medical Conditions
A number of medical and mental-health issues frequently accompany autism spectrum disorder. These include:
Epilepsy
Gastrointestinal problems
Feeding
Sleep disturbances
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive compulsive disorder
To better understand and treat the health conditions that frequently accompany autism visit our associated medical conditions page.
Use of Medication
Many families of children and adults with autism are faced with the option of using medicines. This is a medical decision and there is no one right answer.
It is important to work with your healthcare providers to make sure that when medicine is chosen as a form of treatment, it is taken safely and effectively. Our ATN/AIR-P Medication Decision Aid and ATN/AIR-P Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use guide can help you to:
Compare the options
Consider benefits and risks
Clarify personal values
Learn about medications and side effects
Target Symptoms
Know what questions to ask providers
By https://www.autismspeaks.org/treatments
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