List of Treatments for Autism

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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