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What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? How can it help a child with autism?

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is a very rare autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about it.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a treatment for autism. The term "mand" is commonly used by ABA therapists. What exactly does it mean?

Rett Syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders.

What is autistic disorder?

What is severe autism? How does severe autism differ from high functioning autism, Asperger syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders?

What do parents, therapists and teachers mean when they use the term "neurotypical?"

Hyperlexia is often associated with autism. What is hyperlexia?

ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is often prescribed as treatment for young people on the Autism spectrum. But what is ABA?

Pragmatic speech is often an issue for people with autism. They may use words and language brilliantly, but have a tough time communicating.

What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What is Extended School Year (ESY), and how does it apply to children on the autism spectrum?

What is the No Child Left Behind Education Act, and how does it impact children on the autism spectrum?

What is the Broad Autism Phenotype?

What is Asperger Syndrome? Here's a quick definition!

Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited disorder on the autism spectrum.

FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education)is a basic right for all American children. What does FAPE mean when your child is autistic?

What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)?

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