Whether it's biomedical and therapy interventions combined, or simple therapy, autism can be treated...and thousands of children have progressed because of it.When families and caregivers begin looking into the various treatment options available for autism spectrum disorders, they will be surprised to find that there are many options out there. Unfortunately, what works for some families, may not work for others. Since individuals with autism spectrum disorders are not exactly the same, treatment plans need to be made specific for each individual.One thing's for sure, autism is not a hopeless diagnosis. To become educated about therapies and providers of therapies and biomedical interventions in your area, we suggest four things:Join a local support group or local discussion forum.*Join a national discussion forum. There are many to choose from. Click here for a list of groups.*Find a DAN (Defeat Autism Now) clinician in your area. Click here for a listing.Find a Generation Rescue Angel in your Area: Click Here.Check with your child's primary care provider for referrals to private therapists such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, ABA specialists, etc.*Check with a DAN doctor, or your child's primary care physician before initiating any biomedical intervention.