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I'm autistic, and I really hate it. I've been diagnosed as autistic since 2002. I'm trying to get rid of it, but my autism just won't let me. Any tips. Answer: |
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I'm autistic, and I really hate it. I've been diagnosed as autistic since 2002. I'm trying to get rid of it, but my autism just won't let me. Any tips. Answer:Hi, Pl.do not worry you are not alone Autism occurs in approximately 1 out of every 500 people. With the current population, it is estimated that there are about 1.5 million persons with autism in World Autism is a spectrum disorder. Also known as ASD, autism is a developmental and bio-neurological disorder. The medical treatment for autism is as follows. The aim of treatment is to enable the person鈥檚 potential to develop, minimize disruptive behaviors (by attending to the underlying causes for the behavior) and to include the person effectively in mainstream society. In order to achieve this, the treatment approach is multi-faceted. Treatment modalities suggested are: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) The TEACH method (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) The CFGF diet (Casein- Free, Gluten- Free diet) Vitamin /Mineral therapy The LOVAAS method THE DELACATO method Sensory Integration Therapy PECS (picture exchange communication system) Use of social stories Use of facilitated communication Each method has something to offer. However the condition calls for an eclectic approach to treatment that combines biomedical, sensory integration therapies and learning paced at the person鈥檚 level. The person鈥檚 needs and abilities must outweigh the selection of any one specific methodology. |
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