When parents or support providers become concerned that their child is not following a typical developmental course, they turn to experts, including psychologists, educators and medical professionals for a diagnosis.

Autism is a complex disorder that has no common cause and therefore no universal cure.  There is no single treatment, for example a drug or therapy, which will work for all affected by autism. The best treatment is often a plan designed to meet the areas of need for a particular individual.The areas to explore when creating a plan are those that are most affected by the disability of autism: social skill development, communication, behavior, and sensory integration.