Integrating Faith and Treatment for Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Source:

Journal of Psychology and Christianity, Volume 26, Issue 2, p.112-121 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

Christ-centered treatment programs can be an option for children with autism.

There aren't many studies that look at how faith can be brought in as part of an autism treatment program. This paper describes the Building Behaviors treatment program for high-functioning children with autism. These children (ages 6 -14) are described as high-functioning because they can take part in normal society. The five day camp seemed to help all sixteen children in the study. The camp did not seem to have an effect on either the parents' or the children's relationship with God.

Scientific Abstract

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