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Autism

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Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Autism is one of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PPD), which are characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication.
• --Of the other PPD forms, Asperger syndrome is closest to autism.
• --Autism is distinguished by a pattern of symptoms rather than one single symptom.
• --The main characteristics are impairments in social interaction, impairments in communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior.

5 Great Resources on Autism

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Autism Fact Sheet
• Centers For Disease Control and Prevention: Autism Information Center
• KidsHealth: Autism
• Mayo Clinic: Autism
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Autism

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5 Latest Headlines on Autism

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What is Autism?

• Autism Speaks: What is Autism?
• Autism Society of America: What is Autism?
• CBC News: Autism: Making Sense of a Confusing World
• eMedTV: About Autism
• Autism Research Institute: What is Autism?
• eMedicine: Autistic Spectrum Disorders

What Are The Symptoms of Autism?

• eMedicineHealth: Autism Symptoms
• Autism Speaks: Red Flags | Developmental Milestones
• Mayo Clinic: Autism Signs and Symptoms
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Autism
• eMedTV: Early Signs and Symptoms of Autism
• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): What are the Symptoms of Autism?
• NeurologyChannel: Autism Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Types of Autism?

• Intelihealth: The Five Types of Autism
• Martin L. Kutcher, M.D.: Categories of Communication Disorders
• Dr. Spock: The Types and Terminology of Autism
• WebMD: Understanding Autism-The Basics: Some of the Different Types of Autism

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Autism?

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Autism Treatment and Therapy
• Mayo Clinic: Autism Treatment
• MedicineNet: How is Autism Treated?
• Neurology Channel: Autism Treatment
• Revolution Health: Facilitated Communication in Autism
• Autism Society of America: Autism Treatment Options
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Autism-Treatment Overview

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Autism?

• Revolution Health: Alternative Therapies for Autism
• About.com: Why Alternative Practitioners Recommend Special Diets for Autism
• Yahoo Video: Learning Through Play
• Forum on Alternative and Innovative Therapies: Alternative and Holistic Autism Treatments
• Autism Speaks: Alternative Treatments

Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Autism

• YouTube: A Way of Describing Autism
• Ballastexistenz: How to Boil Water The Easy Way
• Autism Diva: Autistic Blog
• Autism's Edges: Mother Raising An Autistic Child
• Kim Stagliano: Writer With Three Daughters On Autism Spectrum
• Revolution Health: Autism and Flexibility
• Revolution Health: Being Pleasant While Insist On Your Rights
• Helium: Autism
• MSNBC: Inside the Autism Treatment Maze
• Autism Research Blog: Infant Asymmetry In Children with Autism
• Open Mic for Autism: Autism Treatment Blog
• Medicare For Autism NOW!: Autism Blog

Foundations and Support Groups on Autism

• Autism Speaks Autism Support and Education
• Autism Research Institute: Support, Education and Research of Autism
• National Autism Association: Help For Families and Advocacy For A Cure
• Autism Society of America: Autism Source
• Talk About Curing Autism: Support and Education of Autism
• Autism Collaboration: Support and Education of Autism

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Autism

• Revolution Health: Ask A Question: Autism Community
• Autism Forum: Message Board On Autism
• Autism Speaks: Autism Message Boards
• DailyStrength: Autism Discussions
• Yahoo Groups: Autism Groups

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Autism

• Journal of the American Medical Association: Autism Articles
• PubMed Central: Autism Articles
• Google Scholar: Autism Articles
• Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis: Peer-mediated intervention: attending to, commenting on, and acknowledging the behavior of preschoolers with autism
• Public Library of Science: Opening a Window to the Autistic Brain
• British Medical Journal: The Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Clinical Trials on Autism

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Autism
• CenterWatch: Autism Clinical Trials

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