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Behavior Therapy as a Treatment for Autism
Behavior therapy is often recommended as a treatment of autism. What is a behavior therapist, what do they do, and where do you find one? Get the basics.

Physical Therapy as a Treatment for Autism
Why is physical therapy offered as a treatment for autism? How can a person with autism benefit from physical therapy? Check out this quick overview on physical therapy and autism.

Developmental Pediatrics and Autism: The Basics
If you have a child who is or may be diagnosable on the autism spectrum, you may be referred to a "developmental pediatrician." Learn more about these autism specialists: who they are, what they do, and how they can help your child with autism.

Social Skills Training and Autism: The Basics
Social Skills training is often offered to children and adults on the autism spectrum. Do you need a therapist to teach social skills to your child with autism? Get the facts in this quick overview.

Play Therapy and Autism: The Basics
What is play therapy? Why is it used as a therapy for children with autism? Get the basics!

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