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Information about autism, therapies, and interventions on this page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Every child is unique. Consult qualified healthcare professionals to determine appropriate interventions for your child's specific needs.
Goals are specific, functional, and measurable.
Progress is tracked over time (not just "felt better").
Parents are coached to generalize skills between sessions.
The provider explains risks/limits and avoids guarantees.
Plan changes when data shows low progress.
Guarantees or "cure" language.
Vague outcomes with no measurement plan.
Pressure to pre-pay large packages immediately.
Claims of secrecy ("doctors don’t want you to know").
Discouraging other supports or medical care.
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Verified Facts
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered to children aged 18–30 months produced significant gains in IQ, adaptive behaviour, and autism severity — some children no longer met diagnostic criteria at follow-up
Cochrane systematic review concludes early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) produces moderate-to-large positive effects on adaptive behaviour and communication for young children with ASD
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
Evidence supports autism screening and intervention commencing in the first 2 years of life — earlier identification directly enables earlier intervention during the highest neural plasticity window
87,692 — children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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