Well...yes! Providers who are committed to working with and creating success for people with autism are well aware of this! Evidenced Based Treatment such as Applied Behavior Analysis has proven to be one of the most effective forms of treatment. The challenge for parents is finding providers who are exceptional and not being afraid to leave those who are are not effective. The title shouldn't read that Autism Therapy helps but Effective Treatment Models Provide Success for Young Children with Autism.
I'm glad the findings from this study has hit the media especially with the rate of autism rising to 1 in 100. What is needed:
1. Effective Treatment. Treatment can make or break progress. Bad ABA is worse than no ABA. It's tough, but families should absolutely seek providers that understand language, its progression, and the interaction of communication and behavior. A strong SLP (who knows ABA) is neccessary and should be an integral part of the team.
2. Early Diagnosis. Stop waiting to diagnosis! Get the diagnosis so that real treatmnet can begin.
3. Giving Children what they need when they need it.
4. Educate parents on the efficacy on the holistic methods that work and DON'T work! Many spend an extraordinary amount of money, countless hours..and let's be honest...gluten free diets don't work for everyone! (Please understand that my family tries to eat with this diet for health reasons and it is HARD WORK...I speak from experience with natural and holistic methods.)
Again, I'm excited about getting this news out. Autism Therapy does work...WAIT!....Great Therapy works for Autism! We at SLC know and understand this. Our Early Childhood ABA Program begins in our new 5,000 square feet (yes we had to expand!!!)...in April! It will be lead by a BCBA and SLP. Contact us at admin@speechandlanguageconsultants.org to learn more about our ABA Early Childhood program in Fairfield County, CT.
Until next time....Landria