Here’s What You Need to Know About Autism
There is no cure for ASD. The goal of therapies and behavioral interventions is to improve specific symptoms. The ideal treatment plan will include therapies and interventions that are individualized to meet the specific needs of each person with ASD.
Approaches to therapy include educational and behavioral interventions, as well as certain medications.
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