Study: Up to 20% of children with autism may recover with therapy
According to a small study, 10% to 20% of children with autism may recover from the disorder by age 9 if they receive intensive behavioral therapy. While most children will not recover, the phenomenon is real for some, said Deborah Fein, a University of Connecticut psychology professor. Twenty children in her study had been correctly diagnosed with autism but now are "very normal" on neuropsychological exams and verbal and nonverbal tests, she said.
USA TODAY | 05/08
This story published in CEC SmartBrief on 05/11/2009
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