Tuesday, 09 February 2010 17:26 There are no medical tests to
diagnose Autism; however, some medical tests may be used to rule
out other medical conditions. Physicians use a variety of
screening tools to evaluate the development, communication and
language skills along with the interaction with others. They
will also question parents or caregivers about the child's
development. If the screening shows a risk they will refer you
to an Autism specialist or a team of specialists for a more
comprehensive evaluation. A team of specialists may include: -
Pediatric Neurologist - Child Psychologist - Speech Pathologist
- Developmental Pediatrician - Special Education Teacher
Although there are many treatment options available, it is
important to keep in mind that no single form of treatment works
for all children with Autism. Available treatments include, but
are not limited to the following: - ABA: Applied Behavioral
Analysis (ABA) uses a method that gives a positive reinforcement
to the child to build play, social a