Autism Treatment

Autism
Treatment
Medications
For now, there is no medical treatment to allow healing autism. However, some drugs may be used for treatment of related disorders such as hyperactivity syndrome epilespia, for example. Antipsychotic drugs may alleviate some symptoms such as aggression and repetitive behaviors, but may have side effects. Others, like fluotexinum (Prozac) can reduce anxiety.
Behavioral therapies
Behavioral therapy is the most important component of care a person with autism. Various existing therapies can bring some improvement, especially in children affected slightly.
As the therapy is started early - at age 2 years, if possible - the more the results will be better. Several modes of intervention are recommended: psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, behaviorism.
The education of a child with autism requires a major commitment from the parents.
Here are some recommended behaviors that can be taken to a child with autism: "Maximum attention for the child and use its full potential. For example, if a child can arrange their own toys, have insisted on doing so. If necessary, reduce demands, but so that the child does not realize. "Adopting a consistent behavior. It is essential that adults who interact with children to be logical and consistent. Consultation between the various people involved and adopting the common policy is very useful for development. "Frequent interventions. As the autistic child is "broken" the outer reality, the more important for adults to intervene to develop children's skills. "Positive feedback. It is important that every positive behavior (eye contact, verbal communication, accomplishing a task) to be rewarded. Nereactionand rewarding positive behaviors and negative behaviors - when they are not dangerous - it is possible to achieve an improvement in behavior. »Search for cause of problem behavior. Then when trying to eliminate a problem behavior, it is important to determine to what extent that behavior is good child. In conditions in which the child can understand and act in this way to express what he wants, he can be taught a different way more appropriate expression. "Never give up. Even if a crisis is to get something that was denied, it is essential not to give up the application child. To act otherwise would confirm that their child can achieve their goals by adopting negative behavior. »Avoiding strengthening routines. Because autism is exaggerated preference for routines and rituals, it is recommended to diversify its behavior. Thus, permit experimentation with new situations. »Stimulating child tasks. Allowing your child to complete alone - or with minimal help - a task suited to its capabilities, it helped to know success. This is a good way to encourage self-sufficiency.