Is there a cure for autism that could cure an 8 year old?

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Just because there is no "Cure" doesnt mean a thing. I suggested the book Son Rise by Barry Neil Kaufman..his son was autisic..and w/ his training and work..his son graduated w/ honors from college!! They just learn differently, that is all!! Dont give up

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There is no cure, but there are ways to manage the disease and give the boy as normal a life as possible.

hmm, yes, there is. Its medication. It will help your child to grow out of autism While there is no cure for autism, appropriate treatment can positively affect your child's development. Autistic children need specialized behavioral and educational programs and some benefit from medication. Child psychiatrists are able to properly diagnose autism and help determine an appropriate treatment plan. They will also have information of support groups to aid you in coping with the stresses you may have associated with having an autistic child.

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For as advanced we are in mental health, there is still no true cure for autism, There are several levels of autism. I worked 14 years with mentally changlend childern and adults and I found out the best thing that you can do is love them with all your heart. It is not a cure but it is a great help.. There is no cure for autism, and I would advise you to be very careful about anything that claims to be a cure or that says it can make a child "recover" from autism. Please do your own research before beginning any such program because there are a lot of scams out there.

That being said, I can recommend specific educational approaches to help your child maximize his/her potential. Since every child is different, these may or may not apply to your situation or work for you. I would encourage you to keep trying and find a system that works for you and your family. You may have already done so, but I would also recommend keeping in close contact with your child's teacher and school to make sure that he or she is getting the support needed. Hope this helps!

- Recognize your child's strengths and interests and use these as opportunities for education (for example, if your child is very interested in Star Wars, you can teach math problems about Star Wars, make cleaning up into a game about Jedi powers, etc.) You never know when an interest may turn into a possible career option for the future (I recently read a book written by a man with Asperger's who made his childhood interest in "The Wizard of Oz" into seveal job opportunities! ["Demystifying the Autistic Experience" by William Stillman"]) (Source #1)

- People with autism/Asperger's are often visual learners and learn well with pictures, charts, step-by-step written instructions, etc. (Source #1)

- Consider reading books by authors with Autism/Asperger's (while these are often geared towards adults, I think they offer valuable information) Authors to consider include Temple Grandin, Edgar R. Schneider, Jerry Newport, Stephen Shore, and William Stillman (Source #1)

- "Many children with autism are good at drawing, art and computer programming. These talent areas should be encouraged. I think there needs to be much more emphasis on developing the child's talents. Talents can be turned into skills that can be used for future employment." (Source #2)

- "Teaching generalization is often a problem for children with autism. To teach a child to generalize the principle of not running across the street, it must be taught in many different locations. If he is taught in only one location, the child will think that the rule only applies to one specific place." (Source #2)

- "I interpret language literally. It's very confusing for me when you say, 'Hold your horses, cowboy!' when what you really mean is 'Please stop running.'" (Source #3)

- "A visual schedule is extremely helpful as I move through my day. Like your day planner, it relieves me of the stress of having to remember what comes next, makes for smooth transitions between activities, and helps me manage my time and meet your expectations." (Source #3)

- "Try to identify what triggers my meltdowns. This is termed 'the antecedent.' Meltdowns, blowups, tantrums or whatever you want to call them are even more horrid for me than they are for you. They occur because one or more of my senses has gone into overload. If you can figure out why my meltdowns occur, they can be prevented." (Source #3)

- "Work to view my autism as a different ability rather than a disability. Look past what you may see as limitations and see the gifts autism has given me. I may not be good at eye contact or conversation, but have you noticed I don't lie, cheat at games, tattle on my classmates, or pass judgment on other people? . I probably won't be the next Michael Jordan, but with my attention to fine detail and capacity for extraordinary focus, I might be the next Einstein. Or Mozart. Or Van Gogh. They had autism too." (Source #3)

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