Speech Therapy Therapies To Break The Chains Of Disabilities | Page 7

Autism Rates Are Escalating, Be
Prepared As A Parent
• The most commonly used type of therapy for autism is applied
behavioral analysis (ABA). Its patient-centricity and flexibility are
probably the main characteristics that made it successful. ABA aims
to help children with autism develop social skills, from learning how
to write and using the bathroom to empowering one to engage in
social dialogue and even finding a job. Because of how the program
is thought out – involving as much as 40 hours a week and a step by
step breakdown of objectives, it also promotes discipline, education
and confidence.
• In a critical review of ABA in autism spectrum disorders it is being
revealed that a specific type of therapy called early intensive
behavioural
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social skills, and amazingly there is evidence that some cases have
been completely cured . Although patients and their families should
not embark on this journey expecting a 100% full recovery, that is in
most of the cases the goal.
• Most importantly, it is important to know that frequency can make a
very big difference. The vast majority of study papers have
concluded by saying that more hours every week translate into more
benefits.