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http://www.leecountytimes.com/parent-training-helps-children-with-autism/

A recent study shows that autistic children need more than just medication. A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which was part of the NIMH Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) Autism Network, was published in the December 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Children involved in the study were divided into two groups. One group received drug treatment and the other group received a combination of drug treatment and parental training. The parents of the second group of children attended 11 training sessions over the course of the 24 week study.

While both groups showed improvement over the course of the study, the children whose parents went through the training sessions showed greater improvement.

What does this tell us? Your children need you to participate in their therapy. By taking an active part in their therapy, you will greatly increase their chances at making progress. It may be difficult to keep up with doctors visits, counseling appointments and parental training. It's sometimes hard to find time to fit these things into your schedule. But it is very important to your children and their future. Make the time and be a big part of your childs care.