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AuthorRachel Bernard
TitleEffectiveness of Different Therapies and Modalities used in Children with Autism
DepartmentHealth and Sport Studies
AdvisorsJohn Thistlewaite, Hung-Sheng Hsu, and Matthew Collier
Year2020
HonorsUniversity Honors
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AbstractAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) effects 1 in 54 Children in the United States alone. Without a specified test to identify ASD in children, it can be difficult to diagnose, leaving the individual without important early intervention and therapies. Diagnoses requires developmental screening and a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation in order to identify common symptoms and plan for proper intervention strategies. There is no known cure to ASD and while intervention can greatly benefit individuals with the disorder, even with necessary aid, symptoms can extend into adulthood. Through this compilation of research, varying intervention techniques, such as early intervention, behavior and communication intervention, and occupation, physical, and speech therapies are explored. Within each category, the identification of certain beneficial programs, including the ABA and Early Start Denver Model, and their effectiveness are discussed.

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