Mar 2, 2018 · The behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often appear early in development. 1 Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or …

Currently, there is no medication that can cure autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or all of its symptoms. But some medications can help treat certain symptoms associated with ASD, …

There is currently no one standard treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions for autism are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.1,2,3,4,5 Autism spectrum disorder …

Behavioral therapy is often based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), a widely accepted approach that tracks a child's progress in improving his or her skills. Different types of ABA …

Jan 10, 2017 · How do health care providers diagnose autism? Health care providers look for certain symptoms or groups of symptoms to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If you …

Jan 31, 2017 · For a variety of reasons, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may not get the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development.1,2,3,4 Some children with autism …

Mar 13, 2025 · This site, prepared by staff at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, provides user-friendly, evidence-based resources, …

Speech-language therapy activities can also include ways to improve social skills and social behaviors. For example, a child might learn how to make eye contact or to stand at a …

Jan 31, 2017 · Health care providers look for certain symptoms or groups of symptoms to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If you have concerns about your child's …