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  1. Ways to connect with an autistic child
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 28, 2009
    “It was impossible to get eye contact, and when I tried to pick him up it was like hugging a bag of nails,” says a New Jersey...
  2. The Autism/Vaccine (Dis)Connection
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 9, 2008
    A new study denies any link between the MMR vaccine and autism. But parents who have heard anecdotal evidence to the contrary are...
  3. Tips for talking to family about your child's autism diagnosis
    By Jennifer Newton Reents on Jul 24, 2008
    You’ve just learned your child has autism. On top of dealing with your own feelings of shock -- or even relief that you finally...
  4. The official DSM IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder
    By   on Jul 6, 2008
    The diagnostic labels and criteria for autism and similar disorders have changed several times since "autism" was first defined more...
  5. The basics of autism: An overview
    By   on Jul 3, 2008
    We're all trying to understand autism: what it is, what causes it, how to diagnose it, how to treat it. But autism is very complex...
  6. Autism diagnosis: Are more kids said to be autistic just...
    By   on Jul 3, 2008
    Is something as simple as a different diagnosis for the same symptoms behind the meteoric rise in cases of autism recently? Find out...
  7. Providing for children with special needs
    By Marc S Freedman, CFP on Jul 2, 2008
    If you have a child with Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida or another disability or special needs situation -- how...
  8. Are headbanging toddlers at risk for autism or other disorders?
    By Jane Forester, DO on Jul 1, 2008
    Why is your child -- who seems perfectly normal -- all of the sudden banging his head on the wall every time he gets mad? (And no,...
  9. Parents reading to children with special needs just as...
    By   on Jul 1, 2008
    The picture was rather simple: a close-in shot of a little boy's face focused intently on something out of the picture, nestled in...
  10. Button down healthy sleep habits for special needs kids
    By Patti Teel on Jul 1, 2008
    More children than ever before are being diagnosed with special needs "neurobiological disorders" such as ADHD, clinical...
  11. Keeping your autistic child safe: Practical tips for parents
    By Mary Fetzer on Jul 1, 2008
    For most people, home is their castle. As a parent of a child with autism, your home more often becomes your fortress . And...
  12. Special diets for special kids: Autism and casein- &...
    By Marla Hardee Milling on Jun 30, 2008
    Beky Garrett never suspected milk was the culprit negatively influencing her daughter’s potty-training. Garrett has two children,...
  13. Taking your autistic child to a restaurant: Tips on dining out...
    By Nancy J Price on Jun 25, 2008
    Do you avoid eating out because you have a child with autism, and it's just too stressful to take him to a restaurant? We have...
  14. Promote autism awareness with these goodies, gifts & garb
    By Nancy J Price on Jun 24, 2008
    Whether you want to proudly proclaim that you "love someone with autism" or want to make a more subtle statement, there are a...
  15. Autism information page
    By   on Jun 5, 2008
    There are many questions out there about autism that people have -- questions like What is autism? , Is there are a treatment? ,...
  16. Organizations to find help for PDD, Asperger, and Autism
    By   on Jun 4, 2008
    Use this list to find the perfect organization to help your family with a PDD, Asperger's or Autism diagnosis.
  17. The upside of autism: Joyful reflections from parents of...
    By Mary Fetzer on May 26, 2008
    There are countless stories and movies about the challenges and difficulties of raising a child with autism -- dreams are dashed,...
  18. Secretin should not be used to treat autism, researchers say
    On Mar 14, 2008
    The intestinal hormone secretin, considered by some to be a promising drug in the treatment of autism, does not improve the symptoms...
  19. Innovative approach affords clearer view of autism
    On Mar 14, 2008
    Using new technology and a unique approach, Binghamton University researchers are hoping to help children with autism spectrum...
  20. Technology helps disabled children
    On Mar 14, 2008
    Laptop computers that combine features from popular toys with innovative technology have rapidly accelerated the learning and...

Your child - or someone close to you - has been diagnosed with an austism spectrum disorder (ASD) - also known as Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) - which includes variations like autistic disorder (autism), Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, Rett's Disorder, Childhood Integrative Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Semantic Pragmatic Communication Disorder and hyperlexia.

Once your child has an autism diagnosis, what happens next? We have the answers to this and other questions. We'll keep you up to date with the latest research as science continues learning more about how autistic children learn and attempting to understand the causes of autism. Find information here about what kind of developmental delays you can expect, how gender plays a role in autism, how autism affects social behavior, how autism changes the family dynamic and how you might be able to minimize the risks of autistic spectrum disorders. See the real face of autism at SheKnows - one mom shares her snapshots of life with an autistic child. And don't miss our autism message board for community and support.

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