Autism is a neurological condition that affects the developmental abilities of children. Such children find it difficult to communicate and interact with others, show odd patterns of behavior, interest and activities.
While these characteristics differ from individual to individual, the autistic child is in his own world of imagination and dream. He may act violently at time and certain other cases, the same child can adjust, adapt and accommodate according to the social environment.
Early treatment offers the best result for the autistic child. The moment the child exhibits unusual and odd patterns of behavior, delay in growth development for his age, and disability in communicating and interacting with others, autism should be diagnosed and treated.
Some treatments include dieting, physiotherapy, counseling, medication and working with language skills. As results are different for every child discussion is on regarding which treatment gives the desired result. In Applied Behavioral Analysis a person is employed to work on one with the individual for 40 hours a week which is costly.
There is Intensive Behavioral Intervention in one on one or in small groups. Parents should fully examine the results of these options before choosing a particular method. Parents are encouraged to believe in their instincts and proceed thoughtfully by the Autism society of America. In cases of severe autism parent cannot choose easily and quickly as this may lead to dramatic changes in the life of the child.
In treating autism no single idea can cover all bases. All parents and caregivers are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their children. They will adapt many ideas to create a special program of their own. It needs always tremendous determination to stay focused, with persistent. Much patience is needed as results will come slowly and surely. Added to the educational and behavioral remedies, some indirect medical options are now available to reduce the impact of autism. In certain cases dieting, inclusion of minerals and vitamins has helped.
As there are no proven treatments to cure autism today, parents can choose their own means and follow any reasonable option medically sound. They can share their success with others. Children with autism progress greatly with focused individualized attention in a proper manner.