| Autism is a disorder in the development of a person's | | | | objects and interact with other patients. |
| mental state. At the moment, there is no known | | | | Communication therapy is a technique that focuses |
| cure for autism, although researches have yielded | | | | on a patient's inability to communicate through |
| treatments especially for children who are diagnosed | | | | speech. It is used to help the child develop the ability |
| as autistic. It is believed that early treatments can | | | | to speak. |
| help the patient adjust better to the condition and | | | | Behavioral Modification |
| lessen behavioral problems attached to the disorder. | | | | Behavioral modification is used to help treat |
| Since the actual manifestation of autism varies from | | | | inappropriate, repetitive and aggressive behaviors |
| person to person, treatment is also dependent on | | | | displayed by autistic patients. The programs are |
| the needs of the patient. Usually, an autistic patient | | | | customized depending on the need of the patient. It |
| has to undergo a lifelong treatment to keep the | | | | usually involves a one-on-one training between the |
| condition under control. | | | | therapist or caregiver and the patient. |
| Therapy | | | | Picture Exchange Communication Systems |
| A person who is diagnosed with autism can be | | | | If the ability to speak is never developed in the |
| treated via therapy. There are two types of therapy: | | | | patient, he is taught how to communicate with the |
| physical therapy and communication therapy. | | | | use of pictures. This technique forms a series of |
| A common symptom for autism is the manifestation | | | | therapy systems called the Picture Exchange |
| of poor motor skills. Physical therapy is employed by | | | | Communications Systems. |
| physicians to help and guide the development of a | | | | Medications |
| patient's motor functions. This will also help the | | | | Medications are prescribed to patients to help control |
| patient understand different simulation and textures | | | | and treat various symptoms for autism. |
| as well as different sounds. Play therapy is a | | | | Antidepressants or stimulants are given depending on |
| technique used to allow the patient a free | | | | the needs of the patient. |
| environment where he can roam around, touch | | | | |