| Over the years, studies and several researches about | | | | everything as soon as possible, as this kind of autism |
| autism have been conducted. These studies have | | | | can still be reversed and your child can eventually live |
| resulted in the discovery that autism is, in fact, a | | | | and learn like a normal kid. There are, however, some |
| spectrum. It was found that autism is not just one | | | | guidelines that you must follow when you?re training |
| disorder but a category that encompasses several | | | | and treating your child. Seek advice from |
| disorders. An example of this is high functioning | | | | professionals such as pediatric neurologists, child |
| autism. | | | | psychologists or anyone familiar with your child's |
| Basically, high functioning autism is characterized as | | | | disorder. |
| having only mild symptoms, such as minimal social | | | | Therapies and Treatments |
| impairments. Sufferers of this kind of autism only | | | | A different kind of therapy can help your child live |
| have minor deficits and are able to communicate. | | | | normally. Therapy procedures have been formulated |
| Commonly, high functioning autism is diagnosed as | | | | to help children with high functioning autism develop |
| either Asperger's Syndrome or Pervasive | | | | social interaction, motor, behavioral and |
| Developmental Disorder, or PDD. | | | | communication skills. Some examples of therapies |
| Symptoms of High Functioning Autism and Corrective | | | | that could help your child are the Individualized |
| Measures | | | | Educational Plan and the Applied Behavior Analysis. |
| High functioning autism can still be distinguished and | | | | The first one is recommended in academic trainings |
| diagnosed by several symptoms. Sufferers often | | | | while the latter teaches the child to respond in a |
| have minimal impairments in relating or connecting | | | | certain manner. |
| with others and demonstrate recurring movements | | | | However, some cases may require medication to |
| like flapping of hands. Additionally, they typically insist | | | | control conditions like anxiety, hyperactivity and |
| on a routine. | | | | compulsive behavior. You should always consult a |
| Once you've seen these symptoms in your child, | | | | professional physician before starting your child on |
| seek help immediately. It is better to correct | | | | medical treatments. |