The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Early Education

Research on the treatment of autism has revealed that the best treatment is education-based practices. All other therapies and treatments are used to support the child's development. Therefore, regardless of which therapy or treatment is chosen, special education must be at the core of the process.

Special Education for Children with Autism

The most fundamental benefits expected from special education for children with autism are the development of social interaction and communication skills. It is critically important that this education is provided intensively and without interruption.

• Density: It means at least 20 hours of special education per week.
• Continuous education: It states that it should last throughout the 12 months of the year.

Özellikle 3 yaşından önce başlanan yoğun özel eğitim, çocuğun gelişiminde belirleyici bir rol oynar. Erken tanı ve doğru eğitimle desteklenen çocukların yaklaşık %50’sinde otizm belirtileri kontrol altına alınabilmekte, önemli gelişmeler sağlanabilmektedir. Hatta bazı çocuklar ergenlik dönemine geldiklerinde akranları gibi yaşamlarına devam edebilmektedir.