User:Angb2015/Autism therapies
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Autism can be described as social and language disability that is detected in most kids as early as the of 18 months old. There is no known cause or cure for Autism but treatment and therapies are suggested. Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Occupational are helpful in encouraging progress in children on the Autism spectrum. The various Autism therapies gives parents and children the option to figure out which ones works for them. This also helps address the appropriate needs according to the child delay of development.
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Studies suggest that although there aren't any proven cures to Autism, various treatments and early intervention methods are suggested to treat a child diagnose with it. ABA therapy, Occupational therapy Speech therapy, and pivotal response are all great methods used to subside autism symptoms that could hinder a child. Although there are various therapy's to help autistic children, such three mentioned are instrumental in the success as they are able to learn to grow.
These therapies provide the best care for autistic children while acknowledging with different things going on within the child. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a study used to observe behavior and address any changes needing to be made to said behavior. Where as Occupational Therapy is used to address concerns with a child’s sensory needs and Speech Therapy is used to assist to treat any language barriers the child suffers with. Lastly Pivotal Response Treatment is similar to Speech Therapy, but it provides a much more in depth experience as it is dedicated to engaging in the child’s interest in order to adequately teach them new language and communication skills. Pivotal Therapy is also benefits parents because it creates a plan that allows autistic persons adjust to their schedule how ever they may need. [2]
Though therapy has proven to be one of the best ways to subside autism symptoms, there are concerns about the cost of these therapies. While most insurances will cover a portion of therapy costs, they're still at risk of having deductibles, copays or even medical bills. Therapists suggested consulting with your insurance and healthcare provider before choosing the right therapist. It is also important to request a referral from your child's doctor. It is also important to note that the amount of therapy varies upon the needs of the child. Children with less sever autism spend an average of $17,000 in Autism therapies where children with more severe Autism diagnoses could spend up to $21,000 a year for therapies. Details on the amount of pay per session should be discussed prior to the child's initial intake appointment.
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Therapy improves speech in autistic children with language delay. Spectrum. (n.d.). from http://www.spectrumnews.org/news/therapy-improves-speech-in-autistic-children-with-language-delay/amp.
Introduction to applied behavior analysis. Autism, PDD-NOS & Asperger's fact sheets | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an autism intervention therapy. (n.d.), from http://www.autism-help.org/intervention-applied-behavioral-analysis.htm.
- ^ "How Much ABA Therapy Costs (State by State)". Elemy. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/education/training/prt.html#:~:text=Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder%3A%20Pivotal%20Response%20Treatment%20%28PRT%29%20Workshops,Implementation.%20...%205%20Research%20Support%20for%20PRT.%20.
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A few of my peer reviews suggested that I did not stay neutral in my tone in the beginning of my article. I have decided to make some changes to the first part of my article body so that I can stay neutral tone and not make claims that people on the Spectrum need a cure. I think my tone was a bit shallow and insensitive to those that take pride in being neurodivergent by suggesting that they wanted or needed a cure.