You and I as parents of children with autism are very aware that there is not cure yet. But we also know that autism statistics have shown an early diagnosis can help us to select the best treatment that will help him cope with life more easily on a day to day basis.
There are two types of therapies that can be used depending on the severity or degree of autism the child is showing. Autism statistics have shown the earlier therapy can begin, the more positive the outcome will be. If you can start treatment between the ages of two to three years of age, the results are the most positive and the best chance for success. If you wait, the chances may drop as much s 36%.
Autism statistics have shown an increase of children diagnosed with autism. They are steadily rising by an enormous rate of 600% since the 1980s. We can only hope that these children are getting help before they turn 3 years of age. Even after the age of 3, the chance of a total recovery is less than 40%.
Doctors believe that because the child's nervous system is not set up correctly, that the early therapy will prevent any future damage and may repair the autism partially. Each year that therapy is delayed, the nervous system becomes more solidified and stable to its present condition, making it more difficult to repair.
Autism statistics show that less than 10% of the children diagnosed with autism that are recommended for therapy, and then only 3 to 4 % actually get the treatment. This is due to the high costs of therapy, which is more than most people can afford. Autism statistics clearly show is that the therapy needs to be a minimum of 25 hours per week if there is any hope for improvement. There are many parents who will try to do this training themselves, so they can implement it in their home. Until we can get the attention from the government and receive their help, this seems to be our only option.
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