Autism
Find out about the brain development disorder, autism: what it is, what the symptoms are, and what you can do about it.
Autism Therapies: Looking to Unlock the PuzzleOne mother's research into different therapies for autism.- New Scientific Data Supports Nutrition and Dietary Intervention for Those with AutismControlling the symptoms of autism is no longer limited to behavior and communication therapies and prescription medications. Now thousands of parents who've applied nutrition intervention report that what they feed their children with autism definitely makes a difference.
- Music Therapy: Effective Treatment for AutismFor children with autism, the use of music therapy has become more common
- New Autism Treatment: Neurofeedback May Provide HopeFor children who suffer from autism, the use of neurofeedback is becoming increasingly more common
- Sensory Processing Evaluation in the Treatment of AutismFor children who suffer with autism, the use of sensory processing assessment tools is important to tailoring the language therapy program
- Increase in Autism Among Young Children Topic of New Lecture SeriesThis article discusses the Autism Research program at Sonoma State University.
- History of AutismAn APA style paper on the history of autism.
- New Hope for Autism: Learning About the Genetic and Neurological BasisParents who have an autistic child will be encouraged when they hear that researchers are working on new treatents for these children.
- Derek: The Story of a Child with AutismTake a look into the world of children with autism and the parents of these children.
Autism: A Review for ParentsBook Review: 2/13/2006
Symptoms of Autism and Mental Retardation Reversed in Research LabFor the first time, lab mice have shown that symptoms of certain disorders can be reversed.- Decoding AutismUnderstanding and identifying autism. Autistic Disorder is a "spectrum disorder", and behaviors exhibited are varied and differ between individuals with the disorder.
Autism Symptoms and TreatmentsYou may not know when your child is born if they will grow well or develop maturely. Some children learn fast and some slower than others. I've heard complaints from other parents about how their child wasn't walking or talking when they should.- Autism Spectrum and CommunicationThe relation of the autism spectrum and interpersonal communication
- Why I Don't Believe in Medicating AutismWhile medication works well for some childhood issues, autism is very different. You can treat certain symptoms with medication, but not autism as a whole.
- Autism is Not Always a Life SentenceAutism usually gets less severe as children get older. Some people by adulthood have no trace of Autism. Jason, my nephew grew out of the disorder.
- Autism: Will Increased Awareness and Funding Solve the Puzzle?One in 150 children in the U.S. is affected by autism. It is hoped that increased public awareness and federal funding for research will lead to better treatment of those with the devastating disorder and, ultimately, to a cure.
Voices of AutismSo what makes Marshawn different from most other boys? Well he was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. He may sound like your typical 8 year old boy but there are many things about him that set him completely apart in a class of his own.- Autism and the Risperdal ConnectionThis is an overview of the FDA's recent approval of the use of Risperdal in the treatment of Autism.
- Autism in TeenagersAutism is a frustrating disease for patients of any age, but once an autistic child reaches his or her teenage years, it can become even more of a struggle.
- Autism in AdultsParents of autistic children are constantly worried about what will happen when that child makes the difficult transition into adulthood. Sometimes it can be difficult to to acclimate their older children into adulthood.
What Does Autism Look Like?If you want to know what an autistic child looks like, look at your own child or grandchild.- An Autism PrimerAutism is a life-long developmental disability that results in severe problems in social relationships, communication, and behavior.
- Diagnosis, Treatment and Causes of Psychological Disorders in ChildrenThese days we know more about children's psychological disorders than was known in the past. Certain behaviors can be diagnosed and treated as something very specific. Some treatments and causes of psychological disorders are controversial.