Alternative treatment for Autism spectrum disorders

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a neuro-developmental that presents with deficits in social communication, social interaction and stereotypical behaviors. ASDs also has difficulties with posture stability, balance, joint flexibility, gait and movement speed. Treatment patterns consist of drugs and alternative treatment such as exercise, fit ball, hippotherapy and hydrotherapy. These programs can provide for individual and group for ASDs. Literature review have found that alternative treatment has the potential to increase positive behaviors, reduce negative behaviors, improve both verbal and non-verbal communication skills and activities of daily living, included promote potential to study and social skill for good quality of life.

Key words: Autism spectrum disorders, Alternative treatment, Exercise, Fit ball, Hippotherapy, Hydrotherapy