Why Most Autism Therapies Fail — And What Parents Must Do Instead By Prof. Dr. Santosh Kondekar Autism Doctor India | 🌐 www.autismdoctor.in Many parents start autism therapy with great hope. They attend occupational therapy sessions, speech therapy, behavioural programs, and various exercises. Months or years pass, yet sometimes the progress remains slow or incomplete. The reason is simple: autism is not just a therapy problem — it is a brain processing problem. When therapy focuses only on exercises, sensory activities, or behaviour control, it may improve input and activity, but it may not necessarily improve understanding, processing, and communication inside the brain. That is why many families feel stuck despite doing “everything”. Here are some important truths parents must understand. First, autism development depends on brain connections. Every new skill means that the brain has created a new connection or strengthened an existing one. If intervention stops midway,...