Despite claims that there are several effective treatments for children with autism, most treatments have not been tested scientifically. Instead, parents often are misled by those who claim that they have the cure for their children because the parents find themselves in a desperate situation, and rightly so. Nevertheless, it is incumbent on all professionals who work with young children with autism to be open, honest, and thorough with parents, so that parents can make well informed decisions regarding treatment for their children. In this presentation, several treatments for autism will be reviewed, and those that have the most scientific evidence will be highlighted. Recommendations for consulting with parents also will be discussed. This Presidential Strand session is a collaborative effort between NASP and Division 16 of the American Psychological Association (APA).