Autism Blog with Lisa Jo Rudy March 2006 Archive

Autism Congress in South Africa
It's easy to think of the rise in autism spectrum disorders as a North American phenomenon. After all, we in the United States are constantly bombarded with information about ... Read More

Thursday March 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Media Images of Autism
Many people, when they hear the word "autism," think of media images. Of course, Rain Man jumps to mind (the math savant with virtually no imagination, empathy or social ... Read More

Wednesday March 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, and organizations are gearing up for the big event. You'll see different happenings featured on this site every week. Do you know of a national ... Read More

Monday March 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

After the Autism Diagnosis -- Don't Panic!
When our son Tom was initially diagnosed on the autism spectrum, we had no idea what the psychologist was telling us. The diagnosis of "Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise ... Read More

Monday March 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

The Vaccine Question Revisited
Even if you're new to the world of autism, you've probably heard a lot about the vaccine debate. Much of the debate rages around the use of thimerosal, a ... Read More

Friday March 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Give and Get Advice on Toilet Teaching
It seems that long after other peoples' kids are into big-kid underpants, we're struggling with pull-ups and giant diapers. Parenting magazines have a load of good advice, but none ... Read More

Tuesday March 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Your Child's Art on the Web!
Is your child with autism a budding artist? Would you like others to see his or her work on display? AutismLink, a major autism-related website, has created an ... Read More

Monday March 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Vaccine question may be resolved
Last week, Congress asked for an independent investigation into the connection between autism and thimerosal, a mercury based perservative used in some vaccines. Thimerosal is widely believed to be ... Read More

Saturday March 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What the Hype is Really About
When autistic high school senior Jason McIlwain made three swish baskets from mid-court, the crowd went wild. So, apparently, did the entire nation, including President Bush, who took the ... Read More

Thursday March 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What Is Autism?
If you find the question difficult to answer, you're not alone. But a new research study may finally provide a solid answer. "Children with autism clearly are not all ... Read More

Tuesday March 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Ask an Expert: Autism and Your Family
Autism spectrum disorders can have a huge impact on family life. It can draw couples together or push them apart; strengthen family ties or break them. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel ... Read More

Tuesday March 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)