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Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Autism diagnosis: Are more kids said to be autistic just because interpretations have changed?

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Is something as simple as a different diagnosis for the same symptoms behind the meteoric rise in cases of autism recently? Find out...
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The basics of autism: An overview

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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...
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The Autism/Vaccine (Dis)Connection

By Abbi Perets on Nov 9, 2011

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A new study denies any link between the MMR vaccine and autism. But parents who have heard anecdotal evidence to the contrary are...
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The official DSM IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder

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The diagnostic labels and criteria for autism and similar disorders have changed several times since "autism" was first defined more...
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Parents reading to children with special needs just as important as reading to others, expert says

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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...
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Autism information page

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There are many questions out there about autism that people have -- questions like What is autism? , Is there are a treatment? ,...
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Organizations to find help for PDD, Asperger, and Autism

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Use this list to find the perfect organization to help your family with a PDD, Asperger's or Autism diagnosis.
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Innovative approach affords clearer view of autism

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Using new technology and a unique approach, Binghamton University researchers are hoping to help children with autism spectrum...
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Technology helps disabled children

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Laptop computers that combine features from popular toys with innovative technology have rapidly accelerated the learning and...
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Autistic children recognize stereotypes based on race and sex

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Children with autism, who are unable to grasp the mental states of others, can nonetheless identify with conventional stereotypes...
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Autistic children could learn through stereotypes

On Mar 13, 2008
Autistic children have a capacity to understand other people through stereotypes, say scientists at UCL (University College London)....
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Autism-related proteins control nerve excitability

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Two proteins that are implicated in autism have been found to control the strength and balance of nerve-cell connections,...
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Autism gets its day in court

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Some 5,000 parents are in court this month in a new class action lawsuit that claims thimerosal -- a preservative that contains the...
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Autism: Chromosome abnormality may raise risk 100-fold

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A multi-institutional study involving Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers has identified a chromosomal abnormality that...
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Living with Asperger's Syndrome: A sister's story

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When I was about nine years old, my parents got me the original Nintendo for Christmas. As my sister and I ran upstairs to our...
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Asperger Syndrome information page

On Sep 28, 2007
There are hundreds of questions floating around about Asperger Syndrome like What is Asperger Syndrome? , Is there any treatment?...
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Could a big head mean autism?

On Sep 28, 2007
An accelerated rate of brain growth in infants may be an early warning sign of risk for autism. Find out more about the latest...
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Auditory processing disorder in children: What does it mean?

On Sep 28, 2007
Auditory processing is the term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you....
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EFAs for Autism/Aspergers

On Sep 28, 2007
Nordic Naturals, Inc., a supplier of fish oil and essential fatty acid nutritional supplements, announced the results of a...
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders information page

On Sep 28, 2007
There are hundreds of questions floating around about PDD like What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders? , Is there any...

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If you have a child with autism, or suspect that he may be autistic, learn about symptoms, the diagnosis, special needs education, IEP, evaluations and services. Also find out the difference between autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS and what the autistic spectrum is.

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Autism diagnosis: Are more kids said to be autistic just because interpretations have changed?

The basics of autism: An overview

The Autism/Vaccine (Dis)Connection

The official DSM IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Autistic Disorder

Parents reading to children with special needs just as important as reading to others, expert says

Autism information page

Organizations to find help for PDD, Asperger, and Autism

Innovative approach affords clearer view of autism

Technology helps disabled children

Autistic children recognize stereotypes based on race and sex

Autistic children could learn through stereotypes

Autism-related proteins control nerve excitability

Autism gets its day in court

Autism: Chromosome abnormality may raise risk 100-fold

Living with Asperger's Syndrome: A sister's story

Asperger Syndrome information page

Could a big head mean autism?

Auditory processing disorder in children: What does it mean?

EFAs for Autism/Aspergers

Pervasive Developmental Disorders information page

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