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A guide for how to choose therapy for a child with autism

  • Written by Andrew Whitehouse, Winthrop Professor, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia

One of the first and most important choices parents and caregivers make after a child’s diagnosis of autism is which therapy will be most suitable for their son or daughter.

Unfortunately, this choice also comes at just about the least opportune time. During a time of considerable upheaval, families are introduced to a new and vast world...

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