Guide to identify science-based treatment and educational methods recognized by countries around the
2 August, 2021
Many intervention methods have been applied to improve the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, however, there are still no research results confirming a cure for this disorder. The exact cause of autism has not been identified, thus it is difficult to find a treatment. Nevertheless, the two characteristic defects of autism spectrum disorder are the limitation in communication and social interactions, and restrictive, unusual, repetitive behaviors and interests. Therefore, the best way so far to help children with autism make progress is to use behavioral and educational methods such as teaching children to speak and speak in the right situations and purposes; appropriate ways of communicating and interacting; engaging the child's interests in social interactions rather than in objects, etc. at the same time, dealing with accompanying problems that are common in children with autism such as sensory disturbances, sleep problems, inappropriate behavior, etc.
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