They listen carefully to what parents have noticed, too. The tests also give doctors a picture of a child's strengths and weaknesses so they can plan the best ways to help. There is no cure for autism, but doctors, therapists, and special teachers can help kids with autism overcome or adjust to many difficulties. The earlier a kid starts treatment for autism, the better. Different kids need different kinds of help, but learning how to communicate is always an important first step.
Spoken language can be hard to learn for kids with autism.
Most understand words better by seeing them, so therapists teach them how to communicate by pointing or using pictures or sign language. That makes learning other things easier, and eventually, many kids with autism learn to talk. Therapists also help kids learn social skills such as how to greet people, wait their turn, and follow directions. Others have trouble sitting still or controlling their tempers and need therapy to help them control their behavior. Some kids take medications to help control special problems, such as seizures or anxiety.