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Autistic Citizens Residential & Resources Society of Victoria Inc.
General information on some aspects of current thinking and debate in relation to autism spectrum disorder.
Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers
Questions and answers.
Autism/PDD
A comprehensive site dealing with various issues in autism including research, coping, parenting techniques, early intervention and preparing for adulthood. Provides an active forum, chats, reviewed links, and articles.
Autism Conferences
A free searchable listing service for autism conferences worldwide.
Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical
Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT) people - those who aren't consided autistic.
Autism in Children
Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.
A New View of Autism
A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.
Autism - What Is It?
Essay, with references, on the history and current knowledge of autism.
Autism Resources
Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles.
Association for Research on Autism and Infant Development
Supports a theoretic model of autism and pervasive development disorders. [English and French]
Autism Research Institute
A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
[CDC] Autism Information Center
Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.
Childbrain.com - PDD
Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann.
Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs
Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
Autism: Steps Towards Recovery
A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
eMedicine Health - Autism
Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
First Signs
A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
Autism Conferences
Updated list from Future Horizons.
Global Autism Project
Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.
Information Headquarters: Autism
Facts and information on Autism.
Avoiding Unfortunate Situations
Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials.
[NeurologyChannel.com] Autism
Information on diagnosis and treatment of Autism from board certified Neurologists.
University of Wisconsin Press Release: Data provides misleading picture of autism
National special education statistics suggest the country is experiencing an epidemic of autism, but inconsistencies in how the condition is diagnosed throughout the nation's schools, and the fact that the increasing trend for autism coincides with a corresponding slump in the reporting of mental retardation and learning disabilities, challenges the use of special education data to portray such an national epidemic.
[NIMH] Autism
National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
NINDS Autism Information Page
Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page
Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
NPR : Autism
Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism
In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count of children with autism. Hear NPR's Jon Hamilton. [8:35 Realaudio broadcast]
NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes
Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought
A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsop. [3:49 Realaudio broadcast]
NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism
Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Director, Research and Programs, National Alliance for Autism Research, Princeton, NJ; Neal Halsey, Director, Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD. [46:53 Realaudio broadcast]
The New York Times Health News: Autism: Research Symptoms & Treatments
News, information & research on autism. Research the symptoms, treatments & therapies for autism. See how autistic children and families cope. Potential causes and cures of autism are also included.
Professional Development Certificate in Autism
Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out
Explains the shared symptoms of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and then describes each syndrome along with its defining features.
Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker
Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker.
Survey of Autism
Autism surveys and statistical database.
[Suite 101] Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Articles and reviewed links.
Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).
UNC-CH - Division TEACCH
Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
The Autism Project
A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
WebMD: U.S. in Midst of an Autism Epidemic?
The flood of kids with autism pouring into special education classes doesn't mean we're in the middle of an autism epidemic, a new study suggests.
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