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Autism Spectrum Disorders Overview
What is autism? Autism is one of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASDs are developmental ...
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Is Autism on the Rise?
“Today, one in 166 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and ...
Source: Education.com
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Helping an Autistic Child
There are many things parents can do to help autistic children overcome their challenges and get the most of life. From ...
Source: Helpguide
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Autism FAQ
What are autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? ASDs are developmental disabilities that cause substantial impairments in ...
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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Parents and Educators
The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)presents a maze of questions that can be perplexing for parents and ...
Source: Autism Society
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Planning for a Successful Day: The Comprehensive Autism Planning System
Multidisciplinary teams, including parents, spend a significant amount of time on students’ Individualized ...
Source: Autism Society
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Visual Schedules: How and Why to Use Them in the Classroom
Recently, a flustered colleague arrived at a scheduled meeting more than 30 minutes late. This was out of character for ...
Source: Autism Society
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Weaving in Special Interest Areas Throughout the School Day
My 12-year-old son, whose passion is aviation and who has Asperger Syndrome (AS), lay on the floor of the family room ...
Source: Autism Society
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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Table of ContentsRyan's StoryWhat is Autism/PDD?How Common is Autism/PDD?What are the Signs of Autism/PDD?What Research ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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10 Fun Activities for Children with Autism
Here are 10 activities that teachers and parents love for their special needs children.
Source: Education.com
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Communication Issues and Delays in Autism
Qualitative impairment in communication is one of the defining characteristics of autistic disorder according to the ...
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Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Numerous causes of autism have been proposed over the years. For a long time it was thought that parents who were ...
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Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder including Asperger Syndrome, are neurological disorders that affect a ...
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Rett Syndrome
What is Rett syndrome?Rett syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder that mostly occurs in females. Infants ...
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
Not until the middle of the twentieth century was there a name for a disorder that now appears to affect an estimated ...
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Understanding Asperger Syndrome
For parents of children on the Autism spectrum, consider this: maybe it's not only about your child's understanding of...
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On the Road to Adulthood: You've Gotta Be a Social Thinker
By now you are an older teen or young adult and you’ve started to consider what you want to do with the rest of your...
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Preventing Meltdowns: Outsmarting the Explosive Behavior of Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Meltdown behavior is quite common for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS). And, indeed, the most frequently asked question...
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Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet
What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmenal disorder that affects girls almost exclusively. It is...
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Applied Behavior Analysis: Addressing Cognitive and Emotional Development in Children with Autism
It has become well known in recent decades that behavioral intervention procedures can be effective for teaching simple...
Source: Autism Society
