Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treatment You Can Do at Home or in Our Office

The autism spectrum describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders that occur when brain development or function is disrupted or faulty. Autism is considered the most severe form of ASD, and other ASD disorders include Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS). Characterized by social deficits and communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors and interests, and in some cases cognitive delays, ASD sufferers struggle daily with processing and behavioral challenges.

Autism can be accompanied by a variety of symptoms and challenges, including:

  • Language
  • Speech Communication
  • Social and behavioral challenges
  • Sensory related issues (auditory, visual, SPD)
  • Poor eye contact
  • Many of the same things seen in ADHD
  • Need for sameness/rigidity
  • Limited interests and or interest in unusual items/topics
  • Anxiety

Scientists can’t agree what causes autism, though genetics and environment are thought to be contributing factors. Studies have observed irregularities in brain function in individuals with autism, suggesting effective autism treatment may lie in the brain’s neuroplasticity, or ability to change.


Brain Training Solutions for ASD

Many ASD therapies and autism treatment options are designed to address specific symptoms, rather than the cause of the condition. Intensive brain training programs like those offered by Learn 2 Focus effectively strengthen and “rewire” the brain to create lasting improvements in social, cognitive and executive functioning skills. With advancements in our understanding of how the brain works, effective, drug-free autism treatment is available. We offer a variety of programs to help you manage the symptoms and address the cause behind your autism spectrum disorder. The following ASD and autism treatment programs are offered in our office or in the comfort of your own home:

During and following Interactive Metronome treatments, parents and teachers of children on the autism spectrum report improvements in areas of focus and attention, less frustration, increased processing speed, decreased irritability, better communication skills and global academic achievement. Research from the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neurosciences at Rutgers links the use of Fast ForWord brain-training software to improvements in both reading and writing skills.

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In the last five years, Learn 2 Focus has had several clients completely lose the diagnosis of autism or PDD-NOS using intense, individualized Interactive Metronome programs combined with The Listening Program.