AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Out of the many different mental health conditions that are usually diagnosed in early childhood, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) constitutes the majority of them. ASD is also called Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)...

This is an article that reveals the top five actions to take when children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autism spectrum disorders are becoming more and more prevalent as the years pass. Breakthrough research on prevalence rates, early symptoms, and type/outcomes of early intervention will be explored.

The Regional Center offers help and hope to children and families effected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Myths about Autism Spectrum Disorders are examined

A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.

Learning of an diagnosis in your child can be devastating and Autism with it's hidden secrets and lack of understand of it can be confusing. Understanding your choices is vital to success for your child.

Actress Jenny McCarthy brought public attention to something parents with autistic children have known for a long time: there's a link between diet and autism.

Mainstream medics insist that natural treatment and natural remedies for autism spectrum disorders are not proven by statistics. Alternative autism treatment advocates respond that natural treatment and remedies are at least worth trying.

For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This becomes a particular problem as they approach puberty.

Statistics and theories concerning Autism Spectrum Disorders and the need for love to be the one constant in the life of an ASD child.

Information about PDD-NOS, what is it, how the autism spectrum varies, along with a personal account.

This article explains how families and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder may prepare for young adult life.

Identify the myths and get the facts about autism spectrum disorder.

Asperger's Syndrome is not curable. It is not a disease and does not really require a "cure". It does require some specialized therapy.

There are many opportunities in our communities to reach out to autisic individuals and their families to provide support, love, and encouragement.

Autism spectrum disorders, which may affect as many as one percent of children, are still a mystery, however, research on the horizon may provide more effective behavioral, and even medical, therapies.

For children with ASD, sensory learning may be the best educational platform and schools must make necessary accommodations for student success.

This product teaches children to recognize emotions via clever animation using real human faces.

It's estimated that one in 150 children are affected by autism spectrum disorders, but aren't diagnosed until 4 years of age. Florida State University has been awarded a $1.4 million grant to help identify children with an autism spectrum disorder at an early age.

A study that followed 253 children from pregnancy to 8 years of age found that the higher the levels of male sex hormones in the womb, the more likely the child was to develop autistic traits or have Autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger's syndrome.

With the rising incidences of autism and autism spectrum disorders, more and more people are becoming vocal about this disability. Autism jewelry is great for both men and women, and can be used to raise awareness or for fundraising purposes.

The relation of the autism spectrum and interpersonal communication

A new genetic marker for Autism Spectrum Disorder is one more step on the road to understanding this condition.