Today, there is no cure for ASD. It is not possible to “outgrow” an ASD, but it is possible to “overcome” many symptoms of ASD and gain control of difficult behaviors. With time and appropriate interventions, individuals can learn new strengths and skills. There has been, and continues to be, much progress in the treatment of ASD. At this point in time, no one can predict what a child with autism will be like as an adult. However, most experts in the field of autism research and treatment agree that early intervention is essential and critical. There is an ongoing discussion between persons with autism and the medical fields about the use of the term “cure”. Many persons with autism don’t want to be cured.
