No medication can improve the core signs of autism spectrum disorder. No cure exists for autism and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The goal of treatment for autistic children is to reduce the symptoms by expanding your child’s ability to function and support development and learning. The earlier a child begins therapy, especially during the preschool years, the more it can help your child learn critical social, communication, functional and behavioral skills.
If your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, talk to experts about creating a treatment strategy and build a team of professionals to meet your child’s needs. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy addresses the range of social, language and behavioral difficulties associated with autism spectrum disorder. Individualized therapy focuses on reducing problem behaviors and teaching new skills. It also focuses on teaching children how to act in social situations and communicate better with others. ABA Therapy can help children learn new skills and generalize these skills to multiple situations through a reward-based motivation system.
Depending on your child’s needs, speech therapy to improve communication skills, occupational therapy to teach activities of daily living, and physical therapy to improve movement and balance may be beneficial and can be added to your child’s program.
SOS Franchising has a proven track record of helping hundreds of children learn to live happier and more productive lives through our Success On The Spectrum franchisees.
Nichole Daher is an American entrepreneur, book author, autism advocate, and founder of Success On The Spectrum (SOS)-the first autism treatment franchise in the United States-known for its parent viewing rooms and quality-driven ABA services. She currently serves as CEO of SOS Franchising, where she provides support, resources, and opportunities for entrepreneurs to open their own Success On The Spectrum autism centers.
