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- Autism Diagnosis - Using the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (AD…Created: 2009-12-01 @ 10:38:00 EST
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) test is often used as a tool to help make an autism diagnosis. Find out more about the test and how it's administered and scored… - Autism Diagnosis - When Do Experts Make an Autism DiagnosisCreated: 2009-12-01 @ 10:28:25 EST
If it looks like autism, is it autism? When do experts make an autism spectrum diagnosis?… - Homeschooling Child - Down Sides of Homeschooling a Child with Autis…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 11:39:00 EST
Should you be homeschooling a child with autism? The decision is very personal. Here are some of the reasons why the choice may not be right for you… - Homeschooling Child - Up Sides of Homeschooling a Child with Autism…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 11:36:41 EST Updated: 2009-11-20 @ 11:40:58 EST
Should you be homeschooling a child with autism? The decision is very personal. Here are some of the reasons why the choice may be perfect for you… - Vaccination - The MMR Vaccination-Autism ControversyCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 12:05:07 EST
Does the MMR vaccine cause autism? For many years, researchers have debated the question of whether the mumps/measles/rubella vaccine could be responsible for the leap in autism diagnoses. Despite… - Autism Vaccines - Mercury and Autism VaccinesCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 10:33:56 EST Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 10:36:03 EST
Autism is often discussed with reference with the ingredients in vaccines, particularly mercury. Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that was used in many vaccines between the 1980's and 200… - Grandparenting - Tips for Grandparenting a Child with Autism…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 17:51:44 EDT
Are you the grandparent of a child with autism? What are the challenges you face in connecting with your grandchild? What tips can you share for building a bond with an autistic grandchild?… - Stimming - What Is Stimming In AutismCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 11:01:14 EDT
Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior. What is stimming in autism? Why is stimming so common in autistic people? … - Autistic - When a Friend or Relative Has an Autistic Child…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 09:23:11 EDT
When a niece, nephew, or friend's child is suddenly diagnosed as autistic, it can be hard to know what to say or do. If you have an autistic child, you probably have hints or tips to help. What do … - Autistic - When Friends or Family Members Have an Autistic ChildCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:14:42 EDT
When friends or family members have an autistic child, things seem to change. How can you help without interfering? How can you keep the relationship going?… - Stimming - Stimming and Autism: What Helps?Created: 2009-10-06 @ 17:25:11 EDT
Stimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior," is often a part of autism. Stims may include flapping, rocking, biting, pacing, or just talking an awful lot. Stimming can be embarrassing… - Hyperlexia - What Is HyperlexiaCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 13:40:11 EDT
Hyperlexia is often associated with autism. What is hyperlexia?… - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Book Review: Autism Spectrum Disorders T…Created: 2009-09-13 @ 20:53:43 EDT
Autism Spectrum Disorders The First Year by Nancy Wiseman is a very complete guide to managing your child's diagnosis, treatment, records and more. A bit overwhelming for those first few months, bu… - Sensory - Book Review: Raising a Sensory Smart ChildCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 19:46:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 19:50:20 EDT
Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske is a comprehensive guide to the topic sensory dysfunction and sensory integration. Packed with information, it's appropriate for paren… - Autism Parenting - Book Review: Empowered Autism ParentingCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:22:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:27:54 EDT
Autism parenting isn't easy. Empowered Autism Parenting by William Stillman brings a new twist to the process… - Autistic Child - Tips for Including an Autistic Child at ChurchCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 20:55:02 EDT
Is your autistic child included in religious education or services? How did you make it happen? … - Autistic Child - Can an Autistic Child Be a Part of the Catholic Chu…Created: 2009-08-19 @ 20:44:25 EDT Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 21:05:46 EDT
Your autistic child may have a very hard time using spoken language, following direction, or even sitting still. Can your autistic child be a part of the Catholic Church?… - Injury - Can Vaccine Injury Cause Autism?Created: 2009-08-12 @ 08:57:02 EDT
Can vaccine injury cause autism? Many parents wonder, but the answer isn't obvious… - Vaccines - Do Vaccines Contain Aborted Fetal TissueCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 11:54:25 EDT
Some parents reject vaccines on the basis that vaccines contain aborted fetal tissue. Is this really true?… - Children - Why Is Autism Generally Diagnosed in ChildrenCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 14:57:40 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 21:50:16 EDT
Why is autism generally diagnosed in children? Find out why so few adults are diagnosed with autism… - Therapist - What Is an Autism TherapistCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 13:09:51 EDT
A therapist should be able to help your child with autism to develop new skills and abilities. But what is an autism therapist?… - Autistic Child - What Helps You Help Your Autistic ChildCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 14:25:54 EDT
When you have an autistic child, you may feel overwhelmed with guilt, furiously angry, or even numb. But then you get past those feelings to help your child. What helped you overcome negative feeli… - Chelation Therapy - What Is Chelation Therapy For AutismCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 09:45:16 EDT
Chelation therapy involves chemical removal of metals from the body. Some people claim that it can treat and even cure autism… - Symptoms of Autism - What Are the Symptoms of AutismUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 09:06:24 EST
What are the symptoms of autism? Autistic people may have a range of symptoms, including physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional differences. … - Vaccines - Do Vaccines Cause AutismUpdated: 2009-11-18 @ 15:00:51 EST
Do vaccines cause autism? Find out what the real issues are, what the medical community says on the issue, and how to weigh the evidence. … - Biomedical Treatments for Autism - Treatments for Autism - Therapies…Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 14:29:05 EST
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) was created by Dr. Bernard Rimland, one of the pioneers in autism treatment. Dr. Rimland was also one of the creators of the controversial DAN (Defeat Autism No… - Vaccines - Introduction to the Vaccine-Autism Debate -Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 14:16:02 EST
The media has been buzzing about a possible link between vaccines and autism. But unless you're paying close attention, you may not realize how complex that debate really is. Here's an overview o… - Toilet Train - How to Toilet Train a Child with AutismUpdated: 2009-11-18 @ 10:28:43 EST
An expert shares a step-by-step method to toilet train children with autism… - Autism Travel - Resource for Air Travel with AutismUpdated: 2009-11-13 @ 16:01:04 EST
Planning air travel with an autistic child? Try out this terrific resource!… - Vaccines, Mitochondrial Disease and Autism -- Mitochondrial Disease …Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:05 EST
Mitochondrial disease may be associated with some cases of autism. Do vaccines play a role?… - Autistic Children - Grandparents and Autistic ChildrenUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 17:56:36 EDT
Whats the best way for grandparents to support autistic children? This article by Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel offers ideas and direction for grandparents who want to support and embrace their … - ABA - What is ABA or Applied Behavior AnalysisUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 09:29:49 EDT
ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is often prescribed as treatment for young people on the Autism spectrum. But what is ABA?…