Social Intervention Paper

Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevention 2

Autism is a disorder that affects a child’s social and emotional skills. It’s a disorder that appears in childhood and continues into adulthood. Each child with autism is unique and has different needs. Each child’s treatment and intervention plan should be tailored to their needs, since no one knows exactly what causes autism. Parents, loved ones, and medical providers need to work together to implement a treatment plan “One method for examining the options for implementation uses a structure we will call the “When-Who- How” approach” (Riegelman and Kirkwood, 2015, p.35).
There are treatments, interventions, and early effective strategies that can help a child with autism. Early intervention is key focusing on individualization. There are different approaches of intervention. Social intervention focuses on building social skills and encouraging social interaction with others. Speech therapy works with developing motor skills, developing their language skills, and learning how to communicate his or her thoughts or needs.
Physical therapy can help with postural tasks, poor balance, and low muscle tone. Children with autism who may fall, and hurt themselves or may not be well coordinated may benefit from physical therapy. Occupational therapy can help with promoting independence in everyday life, and developmental activities such as learning how to dress, and brush their teeth. Intervention programs should be overseen by a trained professional, and develop a curriculum that focuses on the needs of the