What kind of therapists do autistic children need ,and what do they each do?

Question

What kind of therapists do autistic children need ,and what do they each do?

Answer 1

can include

behavioral therapy (ABA) to teach learning behavior, academic, self help, vocational skills

speech therapy to work on receptive and expressive (including sign and picture communication)/ as well as oral motor and feeding problems

occupational therapy to work on sensory integration and fine motor skills (writing, cutting, buttoning) as well as joint attention/play skills, possibly therapeutic listening

physical therapy to work on gross motor skills (walking, stairs, etc.)

music therapy, art therapy

Answer 2

Speech-language pathologists

Occupational therapists

Audiologists

Psychologists

etc.

Answer 3

Begin with a neurologist.  You need a specialist with neurological disorders. Every kid I have met on the spectrum which is hundreds gets occupational therapy for sensory integration disorder.  Most have weak fine motor skills but some have excellent fine motor and still need the OT for integration.  Most get speech in the early years.  Many kids once speech is acquired they change the diagnosis to Aspergers.  Since the spectrum is a speech/language disorder in the early years an Early childhood educator is often seen. (ECE).  Cognitive delays may not really be there if the language component is taken away from assessments but anyway  if they qualify take it. If there are alot of behavioral issues then they go to a psychologist, but the neurologist can suggest if you need one.

Answer 4

Because autism is on such a large spectrum and every one who has autism is very different children need a wide range of therapists to fit their needs. Most usually see a clinical psychologist, paediatrician, occupational therapist. Many see physiotherapists and dietitians. As the spectrum is so large the list of therapists is endless and most see people who fit their particular needs.

Answer 5

It really depends on the child. Many see an occupational therapist in their younger years for writing, buttoning, eating, etc.  Most of their parents & teachers would consult with a behavior therapist  or psychologist/ psychiatrist for meds and intervention strategies.