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Appropriate early
intervention is important. Once the diagnosis has been made, the parents,
physicians, and specialists should discuss what is best for the child. In most
cases, parents are encouraged to take care of the child at home
Special education classes are available for autistic children. Structured,
behaviorally-based programs, geared to the patient's developmental level have
shown some promise
Most behavioral
treatment programs include
clear instructions to the child
prompting to perform specific behaviors
immediate praise and rewards for performing
those behaviors
a gradual increase in the complexity of
reinforced behaviors
definite distinctions of when and when not
to perform the learned behaviors
Parents should be educated in behavioral
techniques so they can participate in all
aspects of the child's care and treatment.
The more specialized instruction and
behavior therapy the child receives, the
more likely it is that the condition will
improve
Medication can be recommended to treat
specific symptoms such as seizures,
hyperactivity, extreme mood changes, or
self-injurious behaviors
The autistic child requires much of the
parents' attention, often affecting the
other children in the family. Counseling and
support may be helpful for the parents
The outlook for each child depends on his or
her intelligence and language ability. Some
people with autism become independent
adults. A majority can be taught to live in
community-based homes, although they may
require supervision throughout adulthood
Questions To
Ask Your Doctor About Autism
When will the
symptoms appear?
What type of symptoms will there be?
What if the child just likes to be left
alone as opposed to being autistic?
What type of test is given to diagnose
autism?
Where is testing done?
How accurate is the test?
Is the autism mild or severe?
Will the child be able to attend public
school if they have mild autism?
Is there a cure?