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List of Treatments for Autism

See what members are saying about treatments and therapies, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.

All treatment information is medically reviewed · October 8, 2019

Adderall (Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine)

Overview
Adderall is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. As many as 30 percent of children diagnosed…

Applied Behavior Analysis

Overview
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an established, well-respected approach to understanding behavior, motivating learning and teaching new skills. ABA therapists seek to understand ways in which behavior is…

Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)

Overview
Focalin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001 for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As many as 30 percent of children diagnosed with autism…

Music Therapy

Overview
Music therapy uses music as an element to promote intellectual and emotional development. In autism spectrum disorders (ASD), music helps to motivate, relax, and engage children. Music therapy can help foster…

Ritalin (Methylphenidate hydrochloride)

Overiview

Ritalin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1955 for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As many as 30 percent of children diagnosed with autism…

Social Skills Therapy

Overiview
Social skills therapy is focused on helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build social skills such as greeting, starting and stopping conversations, play skills, maintaining eye contact, and…

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