Special Learning FAQs

Direct costs include treatment, medication and hospitalization costs, among others.

Animal therapy is based on the theory that children with autism are capable of communicating with animals without using language. This therapy is used in reducing violent tendencies and treating insomnia of children within the spectrum. To date, dogs, dolphins, horses and even hippopotami have been used in animal therapy with autistic children.

Complimentary therapies are a number of approaches in which a child with autism can enhance communication and social skills. These therapies are not based on scientific techniques of treatment.

Auditory Integration Therapy is based on experiments with sound wherein the child is given headphones through which he or she will be able to listen to music that has been modified electronically. The therapy lasts for 30 minutes. Auditory integration therapy is useful in treating cognitive and behavioral dysfunction.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) may be treated using Auditory Processing Therapy. Children with APD lack the ability to process information that they can hear. This is because of the inability of the brain to coordinate information.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a process in which the craniosacral system is assessed and improved.