Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) may be treated using Auditory Processing Therapy. Children with APD lack the ability to process information that they can hear. This is because of the inability of the brain to coordinate information.

Auditory Integration Therapy is based on experiments with sound wherein the child is given headphones through which he or she will be able to listen to music that has been modified electronically. The therapy lasts for 30 minutes. Auditory integration therapy is useful in treating cognitive and behavioral dysfunction.

Complimentary therapies are a number of approaches in which a child with autism can enhance communication and social skills. These therapies are not based on scientific techniques of treatment.

Animal therapy is based on the theory that children with autism are capable of communicating with animals without using language. This therapy is used in reducing violent tendencies and treating insomnia of children within the spectrum. To date, dogs, dolphins, horses and even hippopotami have been used in animal therapy…

Children three years old and below, with developmental delay or physical and mental disabilities that can result in developmental delays, are eligible to receive Early Intervention Services at no cost.

Least Restrictive Environment or LRE is about your child’s right to go into a mainstream school.

Pointing teaches non-verbal children to relay what they want by pointing at letters. Due to the intensity of the activities involved, this therapy works best with children that are already seven years and above.

Floortime is one of the most popular low cost, do-it-yourself therapies being used for diagnosed children. All you need is the book Engaging Autism, a kitchen timer, a few old toys and a lot of energy and imagination. Floortime helps in building healthy social, emotional and intellectual capacities in a…

There are written evidences about autism spectrum disorder since the 1700’s.

Social rejection refers to the active exclusion of children from peer group activity.