Just one of the many resources on autism, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (ASDF) puts forth a great deal of effort in helping those with autism, helping the parents who have children with autism, furthering the awareness of and research for autism, and linking many other autism resources to their site for people to make connections through. The… Continue reading Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation
Category: Autism
The Early Signs of Autism
Very early on, it will be difficult for a parent to know if their child will develop autism or any one of the disorders on the spectrum. As the child nears their second birthday, it will become more apparent that something is out of the ordinary. In this case, the child shouldn’t be thought of… Continue reading The Early Signs of Autism
Online Resources For Autism
Where Can I Get More Information On Autism? Fortunately with the prevalence of these spectrum disorders there has been a wealth of information flooding the internet as well as publishing houses. They are great resources for parents who have just been handed the news that their son or daughter is on the spectrum. If it… Continue reading Online Resources For Autism
Definition of Autism
The definition of autism is: any developmental disorder that affects more than one area of a child’s natural development and begins/ has its onset at the age of two. The disorder has to impact at least two or three areas of development that prior to age two the child was developing at a normal rate… Continue reading Definition of Autism
Autismo
Autismo no afecta sólo a caucásicos o los niños con padres pobres. Autismo no conoce límites ni diferencias de clase social, raza o etnia. Los latinos e hispanos también tienen hijos de autismo, y saber cómo lidiar con esto en ese entorno cultural particular es tan importante como ayudar al niño con autismo. Familia es… Continue reading Autismo
Hyperlexia
Hyperlexia And Other Coinciding Diagnoses/Traits Years ago, cases of autism were considered rare. People who exhibited traits of this developmental disorder were often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all when their signs and symptoms were so slight. Those that were diagnosed as having autism were typically extreme, often exhibiting splinter skills that made them seem… Continue reading Hyperlexia
Autism vs Mental Retardation
What is the difference between mental retardation and autism? I guess the simplest way to delineate the difference between the two is to define what each condition is. Mental retardation, by the way, is not a diagnosis used much by medical professionals anymore. It requires a score on a standardized intelligence test, at least two… Continue reading Autism vs Mental Retardation
DSM IV Criteria For Autism
Parents who want to know more about the autism spectrum but simply don’t shelve a copy of the DSM IV (the “bible” for psychologists and psychiatrists) in their public library don’t have to look far. You can check out a copy from your local library, or just sit and page through it if the library… Continue reading DSM IV Criteria For Autism
Characteristics of Autism
Children are diagnosed with autism each and every day. In fact, it is the fastest growing developmental disability in the country. This can be largely due to the fact that the characteristics of autism are more well known today than they were years ago. What are some of the characteristics of autism? It is important… Continue reading Characteristics of Autism
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder What was once thought to be a more rare condition is fast growing in diagnosis across the country. Specifically, pervasive development disorders are part and parcel of the autism spectrum, and are influencing the way we teach children and diagnose them sooner rather than later. Such disorders include Asperger’s, autism/autism… Continue reading Pervasive Developmental Disorder