Providing the Proper Treatment for Autism

 

When parents hear the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, their first emotion is often fear.   They wonder if there is a cure. Although there have been studies, there is no definitive cure at this time for autism spectrum disorder.  And many families would not seek extreme therapies even if there was a cure available. Instead most families turn to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.  It has the best success over time at providing children with autism the skills they need to live happy lives. Ultimately that’s the goal of all parents - to give their children the skills to be happy.  ABA is specific to each child and his or her unique situation. Since autism spectrum disorder affects each child differently, ABA is customized to meet the individual goals of each child. Learn more about ABA at Blue Sprig Autism.

 

Autism signs often show up at a young age, and starting ABA therapy young is a great idea!  Young children learn very quickly, making therapy techniques effective. ABA therapy allows many caregivers to be involved in treatment, including parents, other relatives, teachers, babysitters, and clinicians.  In fact, the more all caregivers are involved, the better treatment outcomes may be. ABA therapy is flexible and can focus on just a few goals or many goals. Read about different types of ABA therapy on Blue Sprig Autism’s webpage here.

 

Learning about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the various ways in can affect children is important.  Spectrum means that ASD affects each child differently, and therefore; treatment for each child may look different too.  Learn as much as you can to build your plan to get the best outcomes for your child.