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Eugen Bleuler
A Swiss psychologist who first uses the term autism in relation to characteristics of schizophrenia. -
Autism Symptoms
Autism symptoms were believed to be caused by diet and biochemical treatments are used. -
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is first used to try to correct antisocial behavior. -
Autism Recognition
The word Autism is first used to describe children who experience social or emotional issues. -
Leo Kanner
Child psychologist Leo Kanner describes autism as a lack of affective contact, fascination with object, and non communicative language. -
Hans Asperger
German scientist Hans Asperger detects a similar condition that is now called Asperger's syndrome. -
LSD therapy
Various treatments are tried but there is still a limited understanding of what helps patients. The use of LSD is implemented believed to help alter a patients perception. -
Bernard Rimland
Bernard Rimland, an american psychologist, establishes the Autism Society of America one of the first autism advocacy groups. -
Behavioral Therapy
Early forms of behavioral therapy are used to treat autism. Neurosensory therapy is also introduced at this time. -
Autism Numbers Increasing
With the cases of ASD increasing over 100% over the last 30 years, there is a rise in awareness, treatments, organizations, and a more diligent and dedicated search for a cause. -
Todays Treatment
Social skills classes are used to teach social behaviors. -
Todays Treatment
Occupational therapy is used to develop meaningful activities and occupations of individuals. -
Todays Treatment
Speech therapy is used to help ASD people develop and use language. -
Autism Today
The term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is used and the specific tools for diagnosing the severity of a child's case have been developed.
