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What age group is best suited for the Lovaas Method?
This is a behavioral treatment model than can be initiated on children between the age of two and eight. The service intensifies or changes as the child grows older and this method can be applied until the child reaches around twelve years old.
How is the Lovaas Model different from the other methods used to treat children diagnosed with autism?
The Lovaas model has the most extensive research of all treatment methods used on children with autism. It\\\'s covered by over forty years of research and the end results show a high degree of positive outcomes.
What can I do to ease the fears that come with an autism diagnosis?
A parent should know they are not alone, and that parents are getting new diagnoses everyday as the condition seems to increase on a global basis.
Does fear lead to any other emotions that can be detrimental to the family?
Yes, and there are some extreme cases on what some parents did or thought of doing in the days leading up to or following a diagnosis of autism. It is important for a family to stay strong, and not to think of this as an end, but as more of a beginning.
Are there groups available to help my family address fears regarding autism?
Yes, there are many organizations and groups that offer support services for family members of children with autism. Parents can soon realize that they are not alone, and it can also take the fear and initiate growth in the days of an autism diagnosis.
Do all children with autism have problems sleeping?
No. But approximately 40 to 80 percent will have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.