However, ABA has been strongly criticised by the autistic community, who view it as abusive and detrimental to autistic childrens growth. Sensory integration therapy
Sensory integration therapy helps people with autism adapt to different kinds of sensory stimuli. Many with autism can be oversensitive to certain stimuli, such as lights or sounds, causing them to overreact. Others may not react to certain stimuli, such as someone speaking to them. Many types of therapy activities involve a form of play, such as using swings, toys and trampolines to help engage people with sensory stimuli. Therapists will create a plan that focuses on the type of stimulation the person needs integration with. Medication
There are no medications specifically designed to treat autism. Medication is usually used for symptoms associated with autism, such as depression, anxiety, or behavioral problems. Medicines are usually used after other alternative forms of treatment have failed. Criticism of functioning labels
Many medical professionals, autistic people, and supporters of autistic rights disagree with the categorisation of individuals into "high-functioning autism" and "low-functioning autism", stating that the "low-functioning" label causes people to put low expectations on a child and view them as lesser. Furthermore, critics of functioning labels state that an individuals functioning can fluctuate from day to day, and categories do not take this into consideration. Levels of functioning are unrelated to intellectual disability.
Additionally, individuals with "medium-functioning autism" are typically left out of the discussion entirely, and due to the non-linear nature of the autistic spectrum, individuals can be high-functioning in some areas while at the same time being medium or low functioning in other areas. See also
Asperger syndrome and neuroscience
Autism-spectrum quotient, a self-administered test for high-functioning autism
Historical figures sometimes considered autistic
Low-functioning autism
Nonverbal learning disorder
Lorna Wing

References
Further reading
Robison, John Elder (2007). Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Aspergers. Three Rivers Press. ISBN 9780307395986.