Accompanying Conditions Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Treatment and Education

Autism Overview

Diagnosis and Consultation

Treatment and Education

Early Intervention (0-3 years)
School
Behavioral Approaches
Special Diets
Biomedical Approaches
Complimentary Approaches
Funding Sources
Treatment Centers By State
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Living with Autism

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Early Intervention

If your child is younger than 3 years old, he/she is eligible for the "early intervention" program in your state. This federally-funded program is available in every US state, but may be provided by different agencies. To find information for your state visit NICHY. Early intervention provides special services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a complete evaluation of the child is necessary to decide whether he or she is eligible for early intervention services.These services should identify and meet children’s needs in five developmental areas:

• physical development
• cognitive development
• communication
• social or emotional development
• adaptive development

School

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal mandate that guarantees students with disabilities a free, appropriate public education. The education plan for a student with disabilities is called an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and can include "related services" such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, a one-on-one aide, etc as well as accommodations such as preferential seating, a behavioral plan, and other such strategies to enable education. To help determine what related services and accommodations should be included in the IEP, the school must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment.

Individuals with autism respond well to highly structured, specialized education programs tailored to the individual's needs. Social skill development, communication, behavior, and sensory integration should all be considered when creating an appropriate educational plan for a child with autism.Cooperation and teamwork between parents and professionals can lead to increased success for the individual with autism. No one program will meet the needs of all individuals with the disability, therefore educational programs should be tailored to your child's individual and be flexible..

Behavioral Approaches

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • ABA Video Vignettes
  • Finding an ABA Therapist
  • ABA Overview
• Facilitated Communication
• Floor Time
• Treatment & Education of Autistic and Related Communication of Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
• Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) Free Printable PECS
• Pivotal Response Treatment
• Social Stories
• Social Skills Training
• Sensory Integration

Special Diets

• Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI)
• Feingold 
• Gluten Free/Casein Free  
• Specific Carbohydrate Diet
• TACA Dietary Resources & Information

Biomedical Approaches

• Defeat Autism Now (DAN!)
• Dr Yasko's Program

Complimentary Approaches

• Animal Therapy
• Applied Kinesology
• Music Therapy
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Funding Sources

States with Insurance Coverage for Autism

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