Mar 2, 2018 · 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 …

Medication and parent training in children with pervasive developmental disorders and serious behavior problems: Results from a randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Academy of Child & …

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 …

There is currently no one standard treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions for autism are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.1,2,3,4,5 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can …

Mar 13, 2025 · NIDCD provides information on communication problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorder This …

Mar 2, 2018 · 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, …

Speech-language therapy can help people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their abilities to communicate and interact with others.1

Jan 31, 2017 · Nutritional Therapy for Autism 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 …

Jan 10, 2017 · These were autistic disorder ("classic" autism), Asperger syndrome (which usually involved milder symptoms, mostly related to social behaviors), childhood disintegrative disorder (in …