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The Best Autism Programs

Autism is a complicated neurologic disorder that causes social impairments, communication problems, and repetitive behavior. While the condition ranges from mild to severe, there is no cure. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke, six out of every 1,000 children born are diagnosed with autism, and males are more likely to be born with the condition than females.

  1. Children's Hospital Boston

    • The Children's Hospital Boston offers an Autism Language Program that helps autistic children learn to communicate more effectively through speaking, writing, and gesturing. All children in the program are evaluated and treated by professionals who have many years of experience in the field. The program uses interactive games and computers to connect with children and help them improve their ability to communicate.

      Children's Hospital Boston

      300 Longwood Avenue

      Boston, MA 02115

      617-355-6000

      childrenshospital.org

    Cleveland Children's Hospital

    • The Cleveland Children's Hospital's Autism Center offers individuals living with autism an opportunity to improve their speech, language, and communication abilities. The center offers educational programs for school-age children and helps parents and siblings understand the disorder. There are also workshops available that cover topics in behavior analysis, development, life skills, and education. The center also performs autism research.

      Cleveland Children's Hospital

      9500 Euclid Ave.

      Cleveland, Ohio 44195

      216-444-0261

      my.clevelandclinic.org

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    • The Autism Center at Seattle Children's Hospital offers educational and treatment programs to children living with autism. The center opened in 2009 and believes in an early intervention approach to dealing with the disorder. Specialized programs are available for children to help improve their neurodevelopment, speech and communication. While an accurate diagnosis can't generally be done until a child has reached 18 months, there are services at the center that help children suspected of having the disorder begin treatment.

      Seattle Children's Hospital

      4800 Sand Point Way NE

      Seattle, WA 98105

      206-987-2000

      seattlechildrens.org

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