1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Neurophysiological Features and Cognitive/Behavioral Symptoms There are several abnormalities in the brain activity of an autistic individual. ... Initial therapies in the 1940s and 1950s centered around punishment for unwanted behaviors and sometimes included pain. ... These other treatments could include medicine, diet changes, music therapy, art therapy, or animal therapy (Hirsch, 2009). One of the most widely-used forms of behavior therapy for individuals with ASD is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ... The role of medication in ASD treatment has largely been to improve the effectiveness ...
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