TREATMENT OF AUTISM There are a number of different treatment and management techniques which may be considered when planning intervention for a child with autism (Schopler, 2001). The treatment and management options described on this website have been selected after consideration of the research evidence currently available. A level of evidence table was used to assist in evaluating each treatment and management option (See below). Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Computer- based intervention Functional Communication Training (FCT) Hanen Program: More Than Words Makaton Musical Interaction Therapy The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Social Stories Medications Additional Strategies   EVIDENCE TABLE Level I: Evidence obtained from a systematic review of all relevant randomised controlled trials. Level II: Evidence obtained from at least one properly designed randomised controlled trial. Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed controlled trials without randomisation. Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case control analytic studies, preferably from more than one centre or research group. Evidence obtained from multiple time series, with or without the intervention. Dramatic results in uncontrolled experiments. Level IV: Opinion of respected authorities, based on clinical experience, descriptive studies, or reports of expert committees. Source: The Joanna Briggs Institute (as cited in Reilly, Douglas & Oates, 2004).