Treating Autism: An Introduction There is no single best autism treatment. One point that most professionals agree on is that early treatment for autism is important; another is that most individuals with autism respond well to highly structured, specialized programs.
Before you make decisions about your child's treatment, you will want to gather information about the various treatment options available. Learn as much as you can, look at all the options, and make your decision on your child's autism treatment based on your child's needs. You may want to visit public schools in your area to see the type of program they offer to special needs children.
Do not become so infatuated with a given autism treatment that functional curriculum, vocational life, and social skills are ignored.
The National Institute of Mental Health suggests a list of questions parents can ask when planning for their child:
Read more:
Autism Treatment - eMedTV: Health Information Brought To Life