Autism and school are becoming a hot topic for school boards and parent groups right across the country and around the world This is because the occurrence of autism in children is increasing at an alarming rate

Studies and anecdotal evidence alike are clearly showing that therapy based on music can have a significant impact on reducing the symptoms of autism in children including undesirable autistic behaviors Music therapy is a form of autism treatment based on carefully planned musical exercises and experiences

Education services and treatments for autism vary from district to district and also are available through private schools and therapists.  Education services for autism include the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children (TEACCH) system allows students to follow an individual schedule while focusing on individualezed goals and learning activities.  Children work with minimal prompting on a structured work system. 

As the prevalence of autism has increased astronomically in recent years, so has the number of available treatments and education options. Parents must sift through the many interventions and decide which is best for the education of their child. More and more parents are educating themselves; the treatment options are exciting and give hope to parents of children with autism. But the task of determining which treatments and education paths are best for each child is a great responsibility