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Autism Treatment

Treatments for autism can include behavioral or developmental therapy, drugs, nutritional interventions, and more. Learn what's available and what's effective.
Child wrapped in blanket sleeps in mother's lap
Weighted Blankets and Deep Touch Therapy for Autism
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Using toys during play therapy
Treatments and Therapies for Autism
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Mom and daughter playing with blocks
Discover Behavioral Autism Therapy in Natural Settings
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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CBD Oil as a Treatment for Autism
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Children playing musical chairs
How Recreation Therapy Can Help People with Autism
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Father With Autistic Son
6 Steps for Evaluating Effectiveness of an Autism Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Stuttering girl and speech therapist
What Is the Best Treatment for Autism?
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Toddler upset covering his face
The Risks of Chelation Therapy for Autism
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
young Girl playing with LEGOs
Learn How LEGO Therapy Can Help Children With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Tips for Getting Top Quality Medical Care for Your Autistic Child
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
boy using Picture Exchange Cards
How the Picture Exchange Communication System Helps People With Autism
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Child on horse with therapist
How Animals Can Help Treat Symptoms of Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Berries on a picnic table
How to Remove Gluten and Milk From Your Autistic Child's Diet
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Therapist talking to little boy with drawing
Is Applied Behavioral Analyis (ABA) Right for My Autistic Child?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Autism girl learning development in the rehabilitation center.
Why Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Such a Popular Autism Treatment?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child talking to therapist
How Can a Psychologist Help a Person With Autism?
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
A picture of a child learning how to write his name
Could the SCERTS Model Help Your Child With Autism?
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
A girl who cared by Grandma is taking pills in bed
Medications That Are Used to Treat Symptoms of Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Boy stacking blocks
Does My Child Really Need 40 Hours a Week of ABA Therapy for Autism?
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
Little girl painting a picture
Learn How Art Therapy Can Be a Great Asset for Your Autistic Child
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A physical therapist working with a young boy
Get Info on the Benefits of Using Physical Therapy to Treat Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor listening to boy's breathing in doctor's office
Learn If Your Autistic Child Should See a Developmental Pediatrician
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Father and daughter reading together
The Right Time to Try the Rapid Prompting Method for Treating Autism
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Cute little boy, playing with toy cars at home
How Parents Can Help Autistic Childrem Improve Social Thinking Skills
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Nonverbal Autism
How Can Play Therapy Benefit Your Child With Autism?
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Joint Play Father and Daughter
Here Is How to Make Playtime Fun and Therapeutic for Autistic Children
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Mother and son touching hands covered in wet paint
Is Sensory Integration Therapy Helpful for Autism?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
girl Left Out of a group
Should Your Autistic Child Be Getting Social Skills Therapy?
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Father dressing toddler in nursery
How Early Intervention Can Help Your Child With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Teacher helping student in classroom
Why Your Autistic Child Will Benefit From Seeing a Speech Therapist
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Mother and child typing on a computer
Can facilitated communication help your autistic child communicate?
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Group of children on the playground
How to Use Social Stories to Help Your Child Navigate the World
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
A music therapist and her patient drum together
Music Therapy Is a Risk-Free Therapy for Kids with Autism
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
Younger boy looking out a window
Learn How Tying Gender Dysphoria to Autism Might Be Discriminatory
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
a boy and his mother at the doctor's office.
Risperdal for Autism Is Used to Treat Irritability in Children
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
A group of teen boys hanging out together
Discover If Your Child Could Actually Outgrow Autism
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Autism therapy
Become Your Child's ABA Therapist With "Rethink First" Training
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Father and son playing together
6 Easy, Lower-Cost Ways to Become Your Child's Autism Therapist
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Therapist with an autistic child
Get to Know the Language of ABA Autism Therapy
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Child going through therapy
Is Your Child Too High Functioning for Applied Behavior Analysis?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child having tantrum
20 Ways to Help a Child With Autism to Stay Calm or Manage Meltdowns
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Lonely middle school student in cafeteria
How Lack of Social Motivation Impacts People with Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO