I'm an advocate for Early Intervention services for children with autism. It was invaluable for helping our son recover from the negative aspects of autism. It may be an oxymoron to some, but there are many brilliant and unique characteristics of autism we want to preserve!

My definition of 'recovery' is to eliminate or reduce behaviors that impede a child's ability to participate comfortably within his environment. Intervention shouldn't be used to alter a child's personality, uniqueness or spirit.

Beware of doctors who insist that spending thousands of dollars on special diets, supplements and medicines are necessary for recovery. This simply isn't true!

Our son is living proof that recovery can occur WITHOUT any biomedical intervention.
We chose ABA/DTT/DIR,OT,PT,APE,SPEECH therapies-all paid by Early Intervention. FLOORTIME play therapy was invaluable for social skills.

Results were rapid. Our son is now 5 and is no longer affected negatively by autism.