Autism

How to Educate People About Autism

Most people think those with autism are dysfunctional, cannot communicate and live in their own world. Such severe
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Largest-Ever Search for Autism Genes Reveals New Clues

The largest search for autism genes to date, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has implicated
From National Institutes of Health

Basis For Why People With Autism Think In Pictures

Researchers have found in two studies that autism may involve a lack of connections and coordination in separate areas
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) What is autism? Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with
From Child Health & Human Development

Autism and the MMR Vaccine

Autism and the MMR Vaccine Why do people think that vaccines can How do vaccines help the immune system defend the body?
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Tiny, Spontaneous Gene Mutations May Boost Autism Risk

Tiny gene mutations, each individually rare, pose more risk for autism than had been previously thought, suggests a
From National Institutes of Health

Autism Research

Autism Research at the NICHD-The NICHD/NIDCD Collaborative Programs of Excellence in Autism (CPEAs) What is the CPEA
From Child Health & Human Development

Autism Society of America:

Free Printed Copies of Autism Advocate on ABA No Longer Available Va. Parents Want Insurers to Pay for Therapy, but
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Search for ASA chapters - Autism Source by ASA

With a network of chapters across the United States and through the most comprehensive and popular autism-related Web
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Autism Society of America: Autism Through the Lifespan

The demands of raising a child with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress.
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Autism Society of America: Diagnosis and Consultation

There are no medical tests for diagnosing autism. An accurate diagnosis must be based on observation of the individual'
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Autism Society of America: What is Autism: Facts and Stats

Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention3 Based on prevalence statistics from
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Autism Speaks, What To Do About It, Treatments for Autism

Treatments for Autism There is no single treatment protocol for all children with autism, but most individuals respond
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How to look for signs of autism in a child

Today, the face of autism looks entirely different than it did even a decade ago. Ten years ago, very few children were
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How to Identify the Different Levels of Autism

Identifying the different levels of autism can be difficult without proper guidance and adequate information. The
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