III. Treatments
Treatments, Therapies and Would-be Cures

DISCLAIMER:This section is not intended as a recommendation of any particular therapy or treatment. The views expressed are personal and should not be construed as medical advice.

Contents:

  1. Communication Interventions
    1. Speech therapy
    2. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  2. Behavioural and Other Intensive Programmes
    1. ABA and Lovaas
    2. Floor Time
    3. Son-Rise Program
  3. Biological Treatments
    1. GF/CF Diet
    2. Nutritional Supplements
    3. Medication
    4. Secretin
  4. Other Therapies
    1. Occupational Therapy
    2. Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
    3. Social Stories (Carol Gray)

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