How to treat autism in girls
Nov 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Baohua
Introduction
Treatment methods for females with autism spectrum disorder include behavioral intervention therapy, social skills training, speech and language therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family support therapy. If severe social withdrawal, emotional dysregulation, or self-injurious behaviors occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Approaches such as applied behavior analysis can be used to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce abnormal behaviors.
Treatment methods for females with autism include behavioral intervention therapy, social skills training, speech and language therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family support therapy. If severe social withdrawal, emotional dysregulation, or self-harming behaviors occur, prompt medical attention is recommended.
1. Behavioral Intervention Therapy: Using approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this method reinforces positive behaviors and reduces abnormal ones. Through training in specific situations, it helps girls develop socially adaptive behavior patterns and enhances their self-care and independence.
2. Social Skills Training: Tailored to the social communication characteristics of girls, this training uses interactive simulations and scenario-based exercises to develop eye contact, emotional expression, and interpersonal interaction skills, helping them better integrate into family and social environments.
3. Speech and Language Therapy: For those with delayed language development or communication difficulties, professional training improves language comprehension and expression abilities, including both verbal communication and non-verbal communication skills, thereby alleviating communication challenges.
4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Helps girls recognize their own emotions and thinking patterns, learn to manage negative emotions such as anxiety and irritability, correct cognitive distortions, and enhance psychological adaptability in social situations and under stress.
5. Family Support Therapy: Provides professional guidance for family members, teaching effective communication and interaction techniques with autistic girls. It aims to create an inclusive and supportive home environment that enhances the long-term effectiveness of clinical treatments.
Establish a stable and structured living environment for the girl, respect her unique behavioral patterns and pace, avoid excessive interference or criticism, engage in activities based on her interests, and gradually encourage participation in social and daily life activities.
