NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD): THE CURRENT STATE OF THE ART

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is described by resistant deficits in social interaction and language, such as limited and repetitive habits and interests, so that it is characterized as a complex behavioral disorder that begins in early childhood and extends throughout life. The aim of our study was to explore the current literature on non-pharmacological treatments and their consequent effectiveness in ASD. Based on this, a narrative review of the literature was carried out in order to understand the impact of each non-drug treatment in reducing the core symptoms associated with the disorder. We therefore highlight the importance of non-pharmacological interventions as adjuvant strategies in the treatment of individuals with this neurodevelopmental condition.