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or Aspergers syndrome who are more than 8 years old.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for autism is likely to work only for those individuals who have both the capacity and the preference for monitoring and managing their own behaviour. It is therefore more likely to work for high-functioning individuals with autism

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The mother is the center of the universe to the normal child; the autistic child, however, may not even notice her. An early sign of autism observed by parents is that the child does not answer them when they speak, although his hearing is perfectly normal

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happen around them. Words may mean very little to them and they may be unable to link what they see with the things being said to them.

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Children with autism spectrum disorder may not be eager to communicate. They may not be ready to learn things that other children learn naturally and therefore don’t have the chance to tune into language in the same way. They find it very hard to make sense of the things that

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any adjustments in your eating, exercise, or insulin schedule. When you test and how often you test depends on your reasons for testing. If you use insulin and are testing so that you can adjust your next insulin injection or want to know what you should eat at your next meal

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Testing your blood glucose regularly helps you know when problems arise—when you are having low blood glucose reaction or when you are at risk for ketoacidosis or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, for example. And monitoring your blood glucose can tell you whether to make

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and which are taught in a very structured manner. Desired behaviour, such as use of language or socialization, is positively reinforced and accompanied by lots of praise. Negative behaviour, such as self-harm or aggression towards others, is not reinforced

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Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention is a highly structured and intense intervention in which an autistic child is taught a range of skills by a team of therapists. The therapists break down the skills into small tasks that are considered to be achievable

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a sign that imagination is beginning to develop. In children with autism spectrum disorders this process occurs very slowly, in unusual ways, or not at all. Problems of imagination show themselves in different ways. Some children never seem interested in what a toy is.

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Imagination helps us understand the world and predict and see the perspective of other people. Children with an autism spectrum disorder are unable to do this to any great extent. When pretend play begins to appear in children who don’t have an autism spectrum disorder, it’s a

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TEACCH stands for the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-Handicapped Children. The long-term goals of the TEACCH approach are both skill development and fulfillment of fundamental human need. ‘Structured Teaching’ was developed to achieve these goals

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If you are aiming for tight diabetes control, you need to monitor your blood glucose at least 4 times and perhaps 5 times a day. You should test before each meal and before bedtime every day, and in the middle of the night (around 3 a.m.) at least once a week.

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they provide. For example, some may focus on one activity, such as drama, whilst others may offer a wider range of activities. Social groups differ from social skills groups in that they are less focused on the attainment of skills.

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Social groups provide an opportunity for children with autism to meet each other and to improve their social skills in a safe, supportive environment. The groups are usually facilitated by professionals or volunteers but offer flexibility in the leisure activities

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From talking to professionals or by looking at the internet you may come across a number of autism programs, therapies and interventions. However, it is important to remember that what works well for one individual may not necessarily work well for another.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is based on the idea that how we think, how we feel, and how we act, affect each other. CBT uses techniques to help people with autism become more aware of how they reason, so that they can change how they think and therefore how they behave.

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The individual with autism does not need musical skills to benefit from music therapy. Supporters of music therapy believe that it can be used to develop social engagement, joint attention, communication abilities, while also addressing emotional needs and quality of life.

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Music therapy uses live music making and composition techniques to encourage children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders to engage in spontaneous and creative musical activities. The music is used to develop shared and interactive musical activities