Solution+Research

Solutions: 1. There are medicines and treatments such as therapy to help with Autism. 2. Catch it earlier, rather than later so it's easy to deal with it for parents.

"Helping Children with Autism: Treatment Strategies and Parenting Tips." //Helpguide.org: Expert, Ad-free Articles Help Empower You with Knowledge, Support & Hope.// Web. 09 Nov. 2011. .

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/autism_help.htm
 * Parents need to take care of themselves while trying to help their Autistic child. If a parent is stressed, they won't give the child everything they need.
 * Parents need to make sure that as soon as they see the signs, they get treatment, instead of waiting for it to escalate.
 * Parents need to accept children with Autism, instead of comparing them.
 * They need to know their child well.
 * They can't assume their children are doomed because they have Autism.
 * Be consistent with Autistic children.
 * Reward Autistic children when they perform a good behavior.
 * Cues that don't involve speaking can help if a child isn't good with language.
 * Autistic children need consistent schedules, including fun.
 * Be gentle and don't overstimulate.
 * There are free government service for children under the age of 10 with Autism.
 * Special education services.

Goehner, Amy Lennard. "Autism - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Autism - NY Times Health Information." //Health News - The New York Times//. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. .

http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/autism/overview.html
 * A professional needs to provide a care plan for treatment for an Autistic child.
 * There are different therapies that can be used like Applied Behavior Analysis. (ABA)
 * There are medications that can help calm down an anxious Autistic child.
 * Occupational therapy
 * Physical therapy can teach an Autistic child when and where to express emotions with their bodies.
 * Speech therapy can help teach them to speak and help with speech problems.
 * There is the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
 * They don't expect children to meet up to development deadlines like many organizations do.
 * They use picture schedules for children to understand.
 * Risperidone is the only medicine allowed to treat children from ages 5-16.
 * ABA is for younger children.
 * It uses a one-on-one approach to teaching children.
 * It usually happens in the child's home with a behavioral psychologist observing.
 * They are extremely expensive and usually need funding.

"Aspergers Syndrome - Understanding and Educating." //Christian Home Education - "Homeschooling Resources"// Web. 10 Nov. 2011. .

http://www.homeschool.co.uk/resource/aspergers-syndrome-understanding-and-educating.html
 * People with Asperger's get overstimulated very easily, so a low energy environment can keep it calm.
 * The diet is an important aspect, too.
 * Some foods can encourage anger outbursts or emotional outbursts.
 * Keep a schedule and set expectations, because children with Asberger's take advantage of compassion.
 * It's good to be diagnosed early.