Virtual Reality technology is being tested at UT's Center for Brain Health, to assist those with autism
John Elder Robison tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross how he was able to feel empathy for the first time in his life after he received transcranial magnetic stimulation, a noninvasive procedure in which areas of the brain are stimulated with electromagnetic fields to alter its circuitry.
Symptom expression of disabilities declined with integrated employment options as well as supported employment services.
Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy has shown to be effective as well as individual cognitive behavior therapy for people on the autism spectrum.
Using video to communicate undesirable behavior and remediation has shown to be successful with children on the autism spectrum.