Q10. How do you treat autism?

A10. There are numerous forms of treatment available which include programmes, therapies and assistive aids. The type of treatment someone receives depends upon their autistic spectrum disorder.

Whilst many autistic people experience the same symptoms they do so to different extents. They will display a combination of behaviours which differ from one person to the next.

Some people such as those with Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning autism will have a highly developed skill such as the ability to draw, play music or in computer programming. They have very good powers of concentration that allow them to focus on a particular task.

But there are others who have severe symptoms which restricts what they can do on a day to day basis. They may be unable to speak or have poorly developed speech. They may find it difficult to walk or to wash and dress themselves.

Some people will be able to function normally whereas others will require 24 hour care, often in a residential centre.

For more information visit our treatment for autism section.

Autism FAQs:

Autism FAQs

• Q1. What is autism?
• Q2. Is there more than one type of autism?
• Q3. Why are there more children with autism than adults?
• Q4. What causes autism?
• Q5. What are the symptoms of autism?
• Q6. How do you diagnose autism?
• Q7. How common is autism?
• Q8. Why are there more boys with autism compared to girls?

• Q9. Can you cure autism?
• Q10. How do you treat autism?
• Q11. What is 'SPELL?'
• Q12. What is 'TEACCH?'
• Q13. How do parents cope with autism?
• Q14. How does an autistic adult manage their condition?
• Q15. Do autistic people have other medical conditions?