Treatment Approaches to Autism

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In this article, the writer introduces and analyzes the topic of autism. Specifically, the writer discusses the disease and treatment approaches to the disease. The writer explains that autism is a disease that has no cure, even though research is working on understanding and thus curing the disease. Autism affects one in every 150 individuals, making it one of the most common diseases in the world. The writer looks at a sampling of the many therapies and treatments that are being used for children and adults with autism. Awareness for Autism support groups have been providing more funding for new experimentation in treatments, and there are ongoing studies targeting a variety of therapies and therapies. The writer concludes that although no cure has been found for this disease, there are many options for treatment that can help many autism patients lead more productive and fulfilling lives, and it seems certain that more treatments and therapies will develop in the future.

Outline:
Drug Therapies
Vitamin/Mineral Therapies
Holding Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Music Therapy

From the Paper:

"Autism can also be caused by abnormalities in the brain's development, and biomedical research continues into the causes of autism, because before a cure can be found, scientists must fully understand the causes of the disease. The disease affects the entire family, as the child is often unable to communicate effectively, will require special schooling and care for their entire lives, and will have difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships with peers, educators, and even their own family. Because autism is beginning to become so prevalent in children, researchers have been trying to find new ways to help children with autism, and new types of autism treatments. Some of these treatments include drug, vitamin/mineral, holding CranioSacral and music therapies. However, it must be remembered that there is no cure for autism, and often treatment is not successful in reducing the affects of the disease."

Sample of Sources Used:

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