Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental condition that impacts a person’s social, communication, and behavioral aspects of life. It results in persistent restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior or interests. It is a lifelong condition and mainly appears during the early childhood years. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms can vary from person to person. There is no known cure for autism. However, treatments such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy are available to minimize the impact of symptoms and maximize functional independence. Similarly, some pha...
