Eclectic Methods of Autism Correction
“Eclecticism” is the joining, mixing, or combination of different techniques and methods. It is the most advantageous therapeutic approach in treatment of childhood autism, since autism is quite diverse in its manifestations, and each symptom requires specific correction. For this purpose, various systems and computer programs have been developed, and with their assistance doctors can take control of the disease and significantly improve the patient’s quality of life.
The Mardaleishvili Medical Centre is located in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is one of the largest clinics in Europe for the correction of autism, and many patients here seek to undergo comprehensive traditional treatments as well as newer, more innovative treatments. Not all medical institutions can offer modern cell therapy, unlike the Mardaleishvili Medical Centre. Cell therapy is a promising method of treating through the introduction of stem cells that restore the correct structure of the brain.
Eclectic methods of ASD treatment
- SCERTS
This is a modern educational program used not only for autistic children, but also for their parents and siblings. It includes clear recommendations that help a child to become self-confident, communicative in society, and better integrated into the family. The use of this method prevents the aggravation of peculiarities in behaviour and brain functioning that impede normal socialization, assimilation of new knowledge, and development of skills.
The abbreviation SCERTS stands for:
SC — social communicativeness;
ER — emotional control;
TS — transactional support.
- Miller’s method
This therapy is based on a systemic developmental and cognitive approach to the treatment of ASD. It is a complete, comprehensive therapeutic system, the main goals of which are:
- Assessment of adaptive symptoms of dysfunctions in a child’s behaviour.
- Shifting from abnormal behaviour to more generally accepted ones that are useful and safe for a child.
- Expanding and deepening the autistic person’s experience of interaction with the outward world, taking them out of the closed sphere of self-communication.
- Use of teaching methods for assimilation of writing; reading; and the understanding of space, time, and basic mathematics.
- Principle of early intervention
Treatment for autism should begin immediately after its diagnosis. The brain of a small child is more easily adaptable, so early corrective treatments will be more effective. This was scientifically proven in studies conducted in 2012 by professor Sally Rogers. Thus, early intervention normalises the brain function of children even at the age of 18 months.
- Play therapy
Children learn well if lessons are conducted as a game. Autistic children are no exception, although they prefer to be alone. Properly designed games promote speech development, enhance brain activity and fine motor skills, deepen social communication skills, and help to acquire skills which are necessary for everyday life.
- Social skills therapy
Almost all autistic children have certain problems with social activity. Methods of therapeutic socialisation help to develop conversational skills, having a conversation, playing and communicating with peers.
Benefits of treating a child with autistic spectrum disorder in Georgia:
- Highly qualified doctors with noteworthy work experience.
- Drafting of a therapeutic protocol individually for each patient.
- Selection of methods based on medical history, which guarantees the best possible results of treatment.
- Use of innovative technologies.
- Logistically convenient location in Georgia; Tbilisi can be easily and quickly reached from almost any country in Eurasia.
- A favourable clinical climate that helps to maintain the achieved therapeutic effect and stimulate the immune system.
- The clinic has a centre for working with foreign patients, helping to resolve issues related to accommodations and logistics.
- Reasonable, more affordable prices compared to other European medical institutions.
- Psychologically comfortable atmosphere without language barriers.
- Obtaining individual recommendations after treatment to maintain patient health.
Correction of childhood autism at the Mardaleishvili Medical Centre is your guarantee of receiving high-quality, effective, and affordable treatment!
