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Autism cannot be treated by drugs but a combination of various interventions may be used to get the maximum benefit for an autistic child. Interventions commonly practiced are the following:  Auditory Integration Training
(AIT) Sensory Integration Therapy
Play therapy
Music Therapy
Lovaas method
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
TEACCH: Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children
Auditory Integration Training (AIT) Originally meant as an intervention to cure deafness, this therapy tries to increase a person's sensitivity to distinguish sounds at different frequencies. For certain kinds of autism this therapy gives result especially in making such children lose some of their aversions to certain kinds of sounds. Sensory Integration Therapy This in the process where children are made aware of their senses by physically experiencing them, like rolling, swinging, jumping and spinning. This is done by special therapists who are trained to use such methods. Play therapy This is the process where the therapist plays with the child and lets the child guide the sessions. The aim is to help the child communicate and learn the everyday functions of daily life. Music Therapy This therapy uses music, including singing to music, playing instruments, and movements with music. This helps the children with developmental disabilities as it uses nonverbal interactions and facilitates play to encourage the children to socialize with others. Lovaas method This model of treatment is based on the one developed by Ivar Lovaas, Ph.D., at the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children. This is a behavior modification therapy, which works with some children. This takes one-to-one interactions for about 40 hours a week. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) This method is designed to increase communication skills. The training manual written by Lori Frost, MS, and Dr. Andrew Bondy, provides all the necessary information to implement PECS effectively. TEACCH: Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children This is not a learning aid, rather it is a behavior management program designed to integrate predictable behavior for an appropriate social situation in an autistic child. This helps the child learn the skills necessary for self-care. The program uses structured learning methods to teach behavior modifications which increases the child's affinity for routines and rituals that keeps them happy, but leaves little scope for the child to accept transitions and changes. The method works quite well with low functioning autistic child. There are quite a few methods of treatment available for autistic children. Parents should decide on the course of treatment if the treatment answers the following questions (as proposed by National Institute of Mental Health, USA): How successful has the program been for other children? How many children have gone on to placement in a regular school and how have they performed? Do staff members have training and experience in working with children and adolescents with autism? How are activities planned and organized? Are there predictable daily schedules and routines? How much individual attention will my child receive? How is progress measured? Will my child's behavior be closely observed and recorded? Will my child be given tasks and rewards that are personally motivating? Is the environment designed to minimize distractions? Will the program prepare me to continue the therapy at home? What are the cost, time commitment, and location of the program? |
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Posted on: 07/12/2008 I am a father of an autistic child and he is a wonderfull boy that needs alot of love. yes he is specail and i wouldnt change it for the world. If the insurance companys would be alittle more understanding I think that we would be able to deal with the everyday pressure that the situation give us......... |
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