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Basic Management Strategies by Life Cycle for Treatment of the Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Jung-Woo Son (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Seok-Hyun Nam (Department of Psychiatry, Jeonbuk National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2023.02.11
  • Accepted : 2023.12.03
  • Published : 2024.01.01
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Abstract

Interventions for targeted symptoms are important when setting treatment strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities. Especially, the goal should be to achieve individual "niche construction" by allowing them to select and adjust an environment where they can demonstrate their special characteristics and strengths. In addition, these choices should vary depending on the stage of development of each person with ASD and developmental disabilities. It is necessary to establish a detailed and systematic plan for diagnosis and treatment necessary for infants and toddlers, school placement in school age, and employment or self-reliance in adult transition period to establish customized treatment strategies that fit the individual level of people with ASD and developmental disabilities.

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This study was supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Behavior and Development Center, and the Headquarter of the National Autism and Developmental Disorder Centers

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