Description
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze in-depth the current research on Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD), outlining the prominently researched methods of treatment that have led to
successful therapy for the ones being treated. Within this thesis, the definition of successful
treatment of autistic individuals will be defined by how well the individuals can adapt to their
employment opportunities and their own social lives. Success will be measured through the
effectiveness of specific treatments, such as speech therapy and therapeutic-based diets, to better
gauge the success rate of treatment for autistic individuals. The thesis itself will serve as a review
of the currently proposed treatment methods, analyzing where the most successful treatments
were derived from and then offering a summary conclusion on the overall scope of the research.
Recommendations on future research will be made to encapsulate all the research provided
through which a scholarly lens was applied. Overall, the best methods of treatment will involve
both a dietary and occupational approach, so as to tackle any environmental or genetic origins of
ASD. More specifically, through a combination of vitamin and mineral supplements to manage
behavioral symptoms combined with Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques, ASD can be more
effectively treated to improve an individual’s quality of life.
Details
Title
- Success on the Spectrum: Combining behavior and nutritional techniques for ASD
Contributors
- Enriquez, Elias (Author)
- Adams, James (Thesis director)
- Martin, Thomas (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
- Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Date Created
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2024-05
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