Autism Treatments

Autism Today has compiled a comprehensive and understandable overview of autism treatments. Of course, the autism treatment field is rapidly evolving and autism treatment options are constantly changing and improving. We encourage you to check back often and also review the other educational resources pertaining to autism treatment available through Autism Today, including:

Autism Today presents the following overview for information purposes only and does not endorse any particular autism treatment listed. It is important to understand that no two children with autism have the exact same symptoms and behavioral patterns; therefore, a treatment approach that works for one child may not be effective with another.

Prior to beginning any autism treatment, we recommend discussing it in detail with the professional and, if possible you should talk with others who have experiences with the autism treatment you are considering. Please be sure to review the ASA Guidelines developed by the Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors. These guidelines are extremely helpful for evaluating theories and practices related to autism.

Additionally, the National Institute of Mental Health offers several specific questions that can go a long way toward identifying the right treatment for you.

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Autism Treatment Links
ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Resources
Auditory Integration Training (1), (2), (3)
Brain Builder Software - Visual/Auditory (1), (2), (3)
Brain Gym
Brain Train Software - Captain's Log, SoundSmart, SmartDriver
Carcinosin
Carnitine
Carnosine
Cranial Osteopathy (1), (2), (3)
Dietary Control of Autism
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Dimercaptosuccinic Acid (DMSA)
Earobics
EEG Biofeedback
Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization
Facilitated Communication Institute
Fast Forword
Feingold Diet
Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 (FGF-2)(1), (2), (3)
5-HTP, by Ray Sahelian, MD
Floortime/DIR Model
Gaining Face - Emotional Cues
GFCF Diet
The Handle Institute, Holistic Approach
Higashi
Holding Therapy (1), (2)
Holistic Systems
Homeopathy (1), (2)
Hypotonia Treatment (1), (2), (3), (4)
Interactive Metronome (1), (2)- DDR
Irlen Lens
Ketogenic Diet
Kirkman Labs, Acidophilus, CLO, CoQ10, DMG, EnZymAid, Folic Acid, L-Glutamine, Melatonin, MSM, scFOS, Super Nu Thera (B6/Magnesium), TMG, Vitamin C, Zinc
Laureate Learning Systems
Visual-Motor, On Cloud Nine Math
Mifne Center:Early Intervention for the Treatment of Autism
Miller Method
Music Therapy (1), (2)
Nambudripads Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET)
Neuropsychology Software
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Prednisone from Ahead With Autism
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program
Samonas Auditory Intervention Technologies
Secretin from Repligen (1), (2), (3)
Sensory Integration
SerenAid(.com) from Agape Nutrition
SerenAid(.org) [U.S.-Patented] by Klaire Laboratories
Slingerland Multisensory Approach
Special Foods
Sphingolin
Stem-Cell Therapy
The Son Rise Program
Supplement Reference
Toilet Training / Potty Training (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
Tomatis - Auditory Training
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped CHildren (TEACCH)
Vancomycin
Vision Therapy (1), (2), (3)
Weighted Vest

Treatment Protocols
Autism File Protocol
Comprehensive Guide to Managing Autism
The Edelson Center Autism Protocol (1), (2)
Life Extension Foundation Autism Protocol
Neurobiological Work-up in Autism
Pfeiffer Treatment Center Protocol
The Sunderland Protocol (1), (2)

Other Treatment Links
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
Autism - A Nutritional Start!
Autism Recovery through Medicine, Education & Diet (ARMED)
Autism Resource Konnection Links
www.Autisms.org Therapy, Services
www.AutismTreatment.com
Autism Treatments
Autistic Spectrum and Dietary Intervention
Biological Treatments for Autism Data Entry
Kinderstart - Autism
Looksmart: Autism Treatment and Education
NIMH - Treatments for People with Autism and Other PDD
Quackwatch Questionable Treatments
Research and Treatment, ACCESS
Training Manuals
Treatment and Approaches. S.F.T.A.H.
Treatments and Approaches for Autism