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Eye Contact Arkansas focuses on the state politics surrounding autism spectrum disorders.  Autism news and personal stories throughout Arkansas can now be found on one public site.

Asperger's, Tourette's, and autism are all part of a family of behavioral disorders. Educational and scientific understanding of autism has increased greatly in the last twenty years, but autism is still an unfamiliar topic to many people.

Too many autistic individuals suffer with inadequate resources and rights in Arkansas. By bringing together a community of activists, Eye Contact Arkansas hopes to improve the legal rights of the autistic.

Disclaimer

Almost all therapies offered for autism affect only its symptoms: anxiety, intestinal troubles, poor motor skills, repetitive behavior, delayed language, etc. Good scientific research on even many popular therapies such as sensory integration and social skills classes is very weak or is performed only on small, hard-to-replicate groups. Only ABA behavioral therapy has had any well-researched success in treating autism. Sadly enough, all non-military Arkansas health insurance and Medicaid refuse to pay for ABA.

Without effective therapies, then, alternative biomedical treatments have proliferated. But right now there is no “cure” for autism. All of us parents can only muddle through a lot of symptomatic treatments for our children.

Please consult a doctor or licensed medical professional before beginning any treatment plan for autism.