A brain that looks like a jigsaw puzzle
Treatments for autism can include behavioral or developmental therapy, drugs, nutritional interventions, and more. Learn what's available and what's effective.
Using toys during play therapy
How Autism Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Mom and daughter playing with blocks
Pivotal Response Training for Children With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
CBD oil and hemp plant
CBD Oil as a Treatment for Autism
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Children playing musical chairs
Recreation Therapy for 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
Chelation Therapy for Autism Is Risky and Ineffective
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
young Girl playing with LEGOs
Learn About LEGO Therapy for Children With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A pediatrician talking to a child and her parents
Getting Quality Medical Care for Your Autistic Child
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
boy using Picture Exchange Cards
Picture Exchange Communication Systems Help Autism
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Child on horse with therapist
Animal and Pet Therapies for Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Berries on a picnic table
Your Autistic Child and a Gluten and Casein Free Diet
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Therapist talking to little boy with drawing
What Is ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Therapy for Autism?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
ABA Therapy
ABA (Applied Behavioral Therapy) for Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child talking to therapist
Autism Treatments Based on Psychology
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
A picture of a child learning how to write his name
The SCERTS Model for Children With Autism
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
A girl who cared by Grandma is taking pills in bed
Drugs and Medications for Autism Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Boy stacking blocks
How Much Applied Behavioral Analysis Is Recommended
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
Little girl painting a picture
How Art Therapy Really Can Help People With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A physical therapist working with a young boy
Using Physical Therapy as a Treatment for Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor listening to boy's breathing in doctor's office
Developmental-Behavorial Pediatricians for Children With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Father and daughter reading together
Treating Autism With The Rapid Prompting Method
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Cute little boy, playing with toy cars at home
Help Your Autistic Child Improve Social Thinking Skills
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Nonverbal Autism
Benefits of Play Therapy and Autism
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Joint Play Father and Daughter
Make Playtime Fun and Therapeutic for Autistic Children
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Mother and son touching hands covered in wet paint
Sensory Integration Therapy and Autism
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
girl Left Out of a group
The Importance of Social Skills Therapy for Autism
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
How Speech Therapy Benefits Children With Autism
By Lisa Jo Rudy
Mother and child typing on a computer
Facilitated Communication and Autism
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Group of children on the playground
Social Stories for Kids With Autism
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
A music therapist and her patient drum together
Autistic Children and Music Therapy Benefits
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
Younger boy looking out a window
The Problem With Tethering Gender Dysphoria and Autism
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
a boy and his mother at the doctor's office.
Risperdal as a Treatment for Autism
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
A group of teen boys hanging out together
Could My Child Outgrow Autism?
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Autism therapy
Parents Become ABA Therapists With "Rethink First"
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Father and son playing together
6 Autism Therapies Parents Can Provide in Their Own Home
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Therapist with an autistic child
Overview of Terms Used by Autism Therapists
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Child going through therapy
Too High Functioning for Applied Behavior Analysis?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child having tantrum
How to Calm a Child With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Lonely middle school student in cafeteria
Social Motivation and Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO