Autism

Running Head : AUTISM RESEARCH

Autism Research : Better Prognoses

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Autism is demonstrated by emotional detachment , ritualistic behaviors isolation and the rejection of interaction , restricted play with toys and peers , low IQ , aggression and self injurious behaviors , absent or abnormal speech , and the onset of these behaviors in infancy . Medical therapies have not proven effective in treating autism , and many people rate people with autism with a poor prognosis and little hope for recovery . However , the following reviewed article gives an overview of an intensive study and treatment of

autism which was conducted over several years . The results of this study are amazing , offer hope to families with children with autism , and support the idea of the true ability of professional to treat autism effectively

In reviewing Lovass ' 1985 study of children with autism , it is important to note that he did a very detailed and commendable job in performing his research . Lovass had outside professionals select two very similar groups of toddlers , who were firmly diagnosed with autism , one group acting as a control and the experimental group receiving special treatment . The toddlers in this longitudinal study were observed and treated from about age 3 to about age 6 . The treatment group had trained professionals working with the children and their families for 40 hours per week for 2 or more years . At the end of the study , it was shown that the experimental group of children had improved dramatically 47 gaining normal functioning , as opposed to only 2...