Learning that your child has autism or a condition that is related to autism is terrifying.

 

Although there is no cure for autism, experts agree that ABA therapy is the most effective way to manage symptoms and develop independence skills. It’s critical to remember that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that manifests differently in each person.

What are the available treatment options?

 

Behavioral Interventions: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

ABA can help your child’s social development, develop daily life skills, and redirect potentially harmful behaviors such as self-injury. Furthermore, ABA teaches new skills and applies them to new situations. ABA has gained widespread acceptance among educators and healthcare professionals, and it is utilized in numerous treatment clinics and schools.

 

Speech Therapy

Improves a person’s communication skills, allowing them to express their needs or desires more effectively. Some ASD patients communicate verbally. Others may use signs, gestures, pictures, or an electronic communication device to communicate.

 

Occupational Therapy (OT)

They are taught skills that enable them to live as independently as possible such as dressing, eating, bathing, and interacting with others. It works to improve a person’s quality of life and ability to fully participate in daily activities.

 

Physical Therapy (PT)

PT is used to improve the person’s gross motor skills and sensory integration issues, especially those that involve the person’s ability to feel and be aware of his body in space. It is used to improve an individual’s ability to participate in daily activities.

 

While there is no cure for ASD, several treatment options, such as ABA, are available to assist people with ASD in navigating daily situations and developing skills.

 

You are not alone in this journey. Nurture Pods is here for you every step of the way. We utilize evidence based best practices to provide special needs children with holistic, comprehensive and effective intervention programs so that they can achieve development to their best ability.

 

Reach out to us so we can help you and your child navigate this journey.

 

Written by: Alex Liau
Published on 21 March 2023