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There is no cure for autism. Treatment usually involves several different
types of therapy. An important form of therapy is behavior and communication
therapy, which is aimed at improving the child’s ability to control
problem behaviors and to interact with others. In some cases the
parents are taught new ways of interacting with their child while he or she
is still a toddler. After the child enters school, highly structured education
programs have been shown to increase the child’s social as well as communication
skills.
Medications may be prescribed to treat seizures, depression, anxiety,
and other behavioral problems that the child may have.
Because autism is a disorder that places heavy emotional as well
as financial burdens on other members of the family, many families with
autistic children benefit from family therapy or joining a support group.