Children with autism may improve with early intervention, regardless of their level of cognition.
Early studies described mental retardation in 40-70% of people with autism. Children with the most severe autism tend to have the lowest IQs. Many people believe that the lower the IQ, the less likely that the child will respond to autism therapy. This study was designed to see if IQ levels predict which children with autism will make the most progress with intervention. The study found that early intervention can improve IQ and symptoms of autism.
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