Here’s a concise breakdown of evidence-based autism therapies for parents, based on current research:

1. **Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)**: A play-based, early intervention for toddlers showing significant improvements in communication and social skills ([Dawson et al., 2010](https://www.helpguide.org/ment....al-health/autism/aut

2. **Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)**: The most widely studied behavioral therapy, with various approaches tailored to individual needs ([Autism Science Foundation](https://autismsciencefoundatio....n.org/treatment-opti

3. **Peer-Mediated Interventions**: Effective for enhancing social skills by involving peers in structured interactions ([Chang & Locke, 2016](https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Fa....milies_and_Youth/Res

For deeper dives, the [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/autism/treatment/index.html) and [Autism Research Institute](https://autism.org/) offer parent-friendly guides. Early intervention is key—hope this helps!