Can Someone Fully Recover from Autism? Science Facts
No, someone cannot fully recover from autism in the sense of a cure. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. However, 3-25% of children lose their diagnosis through early intensive therapy, showing typical social and cognitive skills.
Core Facts on Recovery
Autism involves brain differences present from early development. No treatment reverses this fully. Studies track "optimal outcomes" where kids no longer meet ASD criteria after interventions like ABA.
Predictors include high IQ, early language, and therapy before age 3. One 2009 study followed 34 such children; they matched peers in social skills and academics years later.
Real Study Examples
Devi and Fein's 2008 research reviewed cases where kids hit milestones post-therapy. After 40+ hours weekly ABA, some joined mainstream classes without support.
A PubMed case noted rapid symptom loss tied to treating mold exposure, but this is rare and unproven broadly. Follow-ups show most retain subtle challenges like attention gaps.
Limits of "Recovery"
These cases involve skill-building, not erasing autism traits. Brain scans often show lasting differences. Most (75-97%) keep some diagnosis.
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FAQs
Can someone fully recover from autism?
No full cure, but some lose diagnosis with early therapy.
Do recovered kids stay typical?
Many do, per long-term studies, but vulnerabilities linger.
Is autism recovery common?
Rare: 3-25% of cases.
Sources
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525976/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4838550/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19437303/
- https://asatonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Science-for-Sale-in-the-Autism-Wars.pdf
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