Weekly 20-Hour Therapy for Young Children with Autism
The national health services policy focuses on including children under six years old with autism in intensive early intervention programs that involve at least 20 hours of therapy per week. These programs should include applied behavior analysis and behavioral therapy with an individualized treatment plan reviewed every three months, with families participating in its implementation. The policy also recommends providing speech and language therapy and occupational therapy sessions at a minimum of two sessions per week for each service, along with rehabilitation services and home care or telehealth services when needed. Weekly training for families is also emphasized to empower them to support the treatment plan. For children aged 6 to 18, rehabilitation services continue, with regular assessments every six months, supporting educational and social integration. For children over 18 years old, there is a structured transition to adult services, including treatment, rehabilitation, and vocational training programs to promote independence. The policy highlights the importance of early detection and diagnosis based on accredited standards, and it offers support programs and performance monitoring to improve the quality of intervention and rehabilitation for individuals with autism across all age groups.
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