Editing Developmental disorder (section)

====Treatment====
There is no specific treatment for [[Autism Spectrum Disorders|autism spectrum disorders]], but there are several types of therapy effective in easing the symptoms of autism, such as [[Applied behavior analysis|Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)]], [[Speech-language therapy]], [[Occupational therapy]] or [[Sensory integration therapy]].{{cn|date=June 2022}}

[[Applied behavioral analysis]] (ABA) is considered the most effective therapy for [[Autism spectrum|Autism spectrum disorders]] by the [[American Academy of Pediatrics]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Myers|first1=Scott M.|last2=Johnson|first2=Chris Plauché|date=1 November 2007|title=Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders|url=http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/120/5/1162|journal=Pediatrics|volume=120|issue=5|pages=1162–1182|doi=10.1542/peds.2007-2362|issn=0031-4005|pmid=17967921|doi-access=free|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009024902/https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/120/5/1162|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> ABA focuses on teaching adaptive behaviors like social skills, play skills, or communication skills<ref>{{cite web|title=Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA): What is ABA?|url=http://www.autismpartnership.com/applied-behavior-analysis|website=Autism partnership|date=16 June 2011|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=3 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103173916/https://www.autismpartnership.com/applied-behavior-analysis|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Treating adaptive living skills of persons with autism using applied behavior analysis: A review">{{cite journal |last1=Matson |first1=Johnny |last2=Hattier |first2=Megan |last3=Belva |first3=Brian |title=Treating adaptive living skills of persons with autism using applied behavior analysis: A review |journal=Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders |date=January–March 2012 |volume=6 |issue=1 |pages=271–276 |doi=10.1016/j.rasd.2011.05.008 }}</ref> and diminishing problematic behaviors like self-injury.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Summers |first1=Jane |last2=Sharami |first2=Ali |last3=Cali |first3=Stefanie |last4=D'Mello |first4=Chantelle |last5=Kako |first5=Milena |last6=Palikucin-Reljin |first6=Andjelka |last7=Savage |first7=Melissa |last8=Shaw |first8=Olivia |last9=Lunsky |first9=Yona |title=Self-Injury in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability: Exploring the Role of Reactivity to Pain and Sensory Input |journal=Brain Sci |date=November 2017 |volume=7 |issue=11 |page=140 |doi=10.3390/brainsci7110140 |pmid=29072583 |pmc=5704147 |doi-access=free }}</ref> This is done by creating a specialized plan that uses behavioral therapy techniques, such as positive or negative reinforcement, to encourage or discourage certain behaviors over-time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Applied Behavioral Strategies - Getting to Know ABA|url=http://www.appliedbehavioralstrategies.com/what-is-aba.html|access-date=2015-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007100326/http://www.appliedbehavioralstrategies.com/what-is-aba.html|archive-date=2015-10-07|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Occupational therapy]] helps autistic children and adults learn everyday skills that help them with daily tasks, such as personal hygiene and movement. These skills are then integrated into their home, school, and work environments. Therapists will oftentimes help patients learn to adapt their environment to their skill level.<ref>{{cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Lisa |date=2018 |title=Occupational Therapy's Role with Autism |url=https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Autism%20fact%20sheet.ashx |website=American Occupational Therapy Association |access-date=2022-09-17 |archive-date=2019-01-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103173916/https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Autism |url-status=live }}</ref> This type of therapy could help autistic people become more engaged in their environment.<ref name="autismspeaks.org">{{cite web|title=What Treatments are Available for Speech, Language and Motor Issues?|url=https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/what-treatments-are-available-speech-language-and-motor-impairments|website=Autism Speaks|access-date=2015-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222074105/https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/what-treatments-are-available-speech-language-and-motor-impairments|archive-date=2015-12-22|url-status=live}}</ref> An occupational therapist will create a plan based on the patient's needs and desires and work with them to achieve their set goals.{{cn|date=June 2022}}

[[Speech-language therapy]] can help those with autism who need to develop or improve communication skills. According to the organization Autism Speaks, “speech-language therapy is designed to coordinate the mechanics of speech with the meaning and social use of speech”.<ref name="autismspeaks.org"/> People with low-functioning autism may not be able to communicate with spoken words. Speech-language Pathologists (SLP) may teach someone how to communicate more effectively with others or work on starting to develop speech patterns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Speech and Language Therapy |url=http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/good-practice/written%20for%20you/parents-and-cares/pc%20speech%20and%20language%20therapy.aspx |website=Autism Education Trust |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325065737/http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk:80/good-practice/written%20for%20you/parents-and-cares/pc%20speech%20and%20language%20therapy.aspx |archive-date=2018-03-25}}</ref> The SLP will create a plan that focuses on what the child needs.

[[Sensory integration therapy]] helps people with autism adapt to different kinds of sensory stimuli. Many children with autism can be oversensitive to certain stimuli, such as lights or sounds, causing them to overreact. Others may not react to certain stimuli, such as someone speaking to them.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=M|last2=Segal|first2=J|last3=Hutman|first3=T|title=Autism Spectrum Disorders|url=https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/autism-spectrum-disorders.htm|website=HelpGuide|access-date=2022-09-17|archive-date=2022-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171401/https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/autism-spectrum-disorders.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Many types of therapy activities involve a form of play, such as using swings, toys and trampolines to help engage the patients with sensory stimuli.<ref name="autismspeaks.org"/> Therapists will create a plan that focuses on the type of stimulation the person needs integration with.{{cn|date=June 2022}}