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Medication Treatment for Autism | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . Currently, there is no medication that can cure autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or all of its symptoms But some medications can help treat certain symptoms associated with ASD, especially certain behaviors NICHD does not endorse or support the use of any medications not approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating symptoms of autism or other conditions
When do children usually show symptoms of autism? The behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often appear early in development 1 Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier 2,3 Some early signs of autism include: 4,5,6
Behavioral Management Therapy for Autism - NICHD Behavior management therapy tries to reinforce wanted behaviors and reduce unwanted behaviors It also suggests what caregivers can do before, during, after, and between episodes of problem behaviors Behavioral therapy is often based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), a widely accepted approach that tracks a child's progress in improving his or her skills Different types of ABA commonly
Nutritional Therapy for Autism | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . For a variety of reasons, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may not get the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development 1,2,3,4 Some children with autism will only eat certain foods because of how the foods feel in their mouths Other times, they might avoid eating foods because they associate them with stomach pain or discomfort Some children are put on limited diets in
What causes autism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . Scientists don't know exactly what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Autism was first described in the 1940s, but very little was known about it until the last few decades Even today, there is a great deal that we don't know about autism Because the disorder is so complex and no two people with autism are exactly alike, there are probably many causes for autism It is also likely that
Autism Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times This site, prepared by staff at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, provides user-friendly, evidence-based resources, including an online toolkit (PDF 3 7 MB), for people supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during times of stress and uncertainty
How do health care providers diagnose autism? - NICHD Your child's health care provider will check for problems with your child's development at every well-baby and well-child visit, even if you don't report any of the signs of autism or other problems 1,2 In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that health care providers administer an ASD-specific tool to assess development at the 18-month and 24-month visits regardless of