A GP guide to managing ASD – part 2

Which is better for managing autism in children — therapy-based or medical interventions?
Child building blocks

Part 1 of this article, published last week, gave a brief overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Australia and discussed common behavioural, developmental and combined approaches to treating ASD in children.

This second article focuses on the evidence for therapy-based and medical interventions, as well as alternative treatments.