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 Several studies have found music therapy to be very beneficial for an autistic child. Sometimes a child with autism sings along with the music while

Alternative therapies for autism


 not talking. This is one way to work on the child's speech. Music can be soothing to a child with autism. It can relax them enough to participate in an activity with other people.


sensory integration


Children with autism can be very sensitive to noises, tastes, textures, and smells. Sensory integration therapy helps the child deal with whatever is causing him problems. It can also be used to soothe a baby with something like a specific scent or texture.


speech therapy


Speech therapy is a must for any autistic child. Children with autism often misuse words. They often find it difficult to understand the meanings


 of words such as few or many. Speech therapists can help teach gestures and communication skills to nonverbal children. They can help a child learn how to read other people's body language.


play therapy


Play therapy can be very helpful when treating a child with autism. Play therapy allows the child to relax and focus on the things they enjoy

. A therapist who works with a child with autism will play with the child on the floor. They will give the child different toys and see if the child

 likes one. If the child begins to play, the therapist will try to interact with the child. After the therapist forms a relationship with the child, he or

 she may bring another child into play therapy. This can be a great way to get an autistic child to play with other children. The therapist usually 

does the play therapy, but the parent can do the therapy after they have learned the techniques used.


These are just a few of the many alternative treatments available for autism. Medication doesn't have to be the first resort. It can also be combined with medications for a better treatment plan.


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