Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are frequently reported in people with ASD. As a result, it has been suggested that special diets may help alleviate GI discomfort and improve ASD symptoms generally.
Music therapy is a relatively new treatment for ASD that some parents and caregivers swear by. Below, we discuss what music therapy is and review scientific literature testing the efficacy of music therapy for treating ASD.
Some people consider the use of essential oils to be a useful holistic care method for people with ASD. A variety of essential oils have been suggested as possible remedies for ASD symptoms.
Animal therapy is an increasingly popular treatment for autism. Many parents and caregivers say that their children enjoy animal therapy and that their children’s behavior improved with animal therapy.
Would you like to read about different peoples’ experience with autism? Below you’ll find books written by people with autism or by author who have autistic people in their lives. We list books about autism for caregivers, children, adolescents, and adults.
