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Autism is described as a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behaviour
- How To Identify Autism
How to identify autism ...this is a common question for parents who suspect their child may be autistic. There is a great diversity in the skills and behaviors of individuals diagnosed as autistic
- Autism Speech Development Symptoms
Autism speech development in autistic people usually takes different paths to the majority of neurotypical children...
- educating child with autism
Educating child with autism is not an easy task as these children are affected with these symptoms every day. These unusual characteristics set them apart from typical students
- Autism Society of America – An Advocacy Organization I Believe In
Autism Society of America – An Advocacy Organization I Believe In Autism is a dreaded disease without a cure
- Do MMR Vaccines Cause Autism ?
Autism is a neurological disorder; observable symptoms of this disability include disruption of speech, difficulty in social exchanges, and demonstration of consistent behavior...
- Autism and Mercury
If you have read any of the studies about autism and mercury, you will have found compelling arguments on both sides of the issue...
- Autism in Adults
autism in adults - The ability of adults with autism to take care of themselves is often directly related to the need-based education they received as children...
- Autism Symptoms – Detect Them Early
autism symptoms - Autism is a brain disorder that begins in early childhood, usually within the first three years of life and persists throughout adulthood.
- How Do I Tell Someone Their Child Has Autism
When your child has autism it can be a very difficult situation to deal with. Oftentimes, parents may suspect there is something developmentally wrong with their child...
- The Impacts of Autism on the Family
Having a child who has been diagnosed with autism can be a particularly challenging time for any family. The emotional roller coaster lurches from disbelief, anger, relief...
- Autism and the Teenage Years
Autism is a disorder that manifests itself with the individual having trouble communicating and managing a variety of social situations.
- Autism Spectrum Quotient
The Autism Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, is a questionnaire published in 2001 by Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, UK.
- Autism Controversies
There is considerable disagreement over the exact nature of autism, however it is generally considered to be a neurodevelopmental condition which manifests itself in...
- Autism Controversies cont'd
Currently, Asperger's syndrome is classified as a separate diagnosis from autism in the DSM-IV, but it is still considered an autism spectrum disorder
- Cause of Autism Part I
There is as yet no consensus, and researchers are studying a wide range of possible causes to try and pinpoint what may be the cause of autism.
- Cause of Autism Part II
the mystery what can be the cause of autism has been slow to resolve due to its relatively recent identification as a disorder...
- Cause of Autism Part III
The Lancet in the February 1998 issue, dubbed the "Wakefield Study", suggested a possible link in cause of autism and the MMR vaccine...
- Cause of Autism Part IV
evidence of trauma to the brain stem in early development, and that a small portion of the thalidomide victims have become autistic and therefore could be a cause of autism...
- Types of Autism
Like many things you can't lump all Autistic people in the same category, as there are different types of autism . Autism presents in a wide degree, from those who are nearly dysfunctional...
- Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome — is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) that is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills.
- Autistic Spectrum
The autistic spectrum (sometimes referred to as the autism spectrum) is a developmental and behavioral syndrome that results from certain combinations of traits
- Autistic Traits Identified with Austim Spectrum
Behaviorally, certain autistic traits have been defined to help identify the autism spectrum
- High-Functioning Autism
High-functioning autism (HFA) is the condition of individuals who display some symptoms of autism but who are able to function close to or above a normal level in society
- Pros and Cons of High-Functioning Autism
High-Functioning Autism comes with some benefits over other types of autism but also has it's negatives.
- Autism Therapies
There is a broad array of autism therapies, but the efficacy of each varies dramatically from person to person. Progress toward development of medical and behavior modification remedies...
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Over the years, many studies have demonstrated a link between sensory integration therapy and improving the quality of life for autistic people
- Autism and Biofeedback
autism and biofeedback Scientific research and clinical practice are showing brain biofeedback to be a very promising remedy for autism spectrum disorders
- Autism and Diet
autism and diet - There is so much ongoing research into autism from the scientific and behavioral standpoint that dietary factors are sometimes overlooked or just ignored
- Common Autism Treatments Reviewed
autism treatments - While there is no special drug to cure the symptoms, professionals, as well as parents, have found that some drugs that are often used for other disorders will help to alleviate...
- Autism and Supplementation
autism and supplementation - Supplements have become an important part of the health industry. There are literally thousands of products on the market that can give your body...
- Autism Resources
- Autism Books
many autism books are now available at amazon.com
- Autism Books2
more autism books available at amazon.com
- Autism Diet
autism diet products now available online at amazon.com
- Autism DVDs
autism help now available on DVD at Amazon.com
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