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Bookmark or Share- What are the treatments for autism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Autistic traits in children with and without ADHD. Pediatrics, 132(3), e612–e622. BACK TO TOP En ...
- 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 ...
- Speech-Language Therapy for Autism | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...Speech-language therapy can help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their abilities to communicate and interact with others.1
- 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 ...
- 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.
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