The extended form of autism is autism spectrum disorder and it is the group of diseases which have a direct connection with the brain. A huge number of people are unaware of the fact that there is no actual medication to get rid of such disorder. The early treatment can reduce the impact of the symptoms on the person’s life. This disease is most commonly found in the people below 10 years of age. A proper treatment approach and appropriate medications helps to treat the disease in a much effective way if started at the early phase of the disorder. If the treatment gets initiated at the early phases, there is no doubt about the fact that the sufferer can live a good and meaningful life. One can not deny the fact that for every patient, different medications have to be used. Similarly, there are different medications and treatment approaches which should be followed by the health care professional so as to get rid of symptoms in the patient. But the entire responsibility is on the head of healthcare professional and the parents to closely examine the patients and keeps a check on the health of the patient and also focus on which way the patient is responding to the treatment. So that the treatment can be increased or changed depending on the response of the individual. Most commonly used treatment approaches and the patient responds to the treatment are appliedbehaviour analysis services by the several healthcare organisation. Here are some of the important procedures which should be followed by the health care professionals for the autistic patients- Communication and behaviour management- These therapies brings about the necessary changes in the behaviour and communication of the autistic patients like developing social skills for kids, improvements in behaviour and communication skills of the autistic patients, positive reinforcement. There are several therapies which have proved themselves among the autistic patients like applied behaviour analysis therapy, sensory integration etc. Special therapies- Occupational, physical and speech therapies comes under the specialized therapies. One of the most important part of the autistic patients management is the special therapy. The complete focus of the speech therapy is on the communication and speaking skills of the autistic patients. So as to bring the motor skills and coordination skills in the patients of autism, physical therapy is needed. Medications- Although there are no specific medications for the autistic patients but to treat anxiety, depression and other related disorders, medications can be given.
