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Suggest Treatment For Autism?
Hi..I have a 5yr old boy with autism spectrum,global development delay and ADHD..I also have a pittbul dog that has grown up with my son..I am now being asked to get rid of my dog but because of the relationship they share I m afraid of how it will affect him.My dog was the first thing he tried to mimic..i seen a post on fb that I can register him as a care dog but with who and how?
Fri, 16 May 2014
Basically autism require multi dimensional treatment that include drugs , family support and rehabilitation at school. If behaviour dist present than go for drug like aripriprazole but parental councelling and rehab are must
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