Autism is a spectrum disorder within pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Other PDDs include Asperger and Rett Syndromes. Read the latest research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of autism, as well as services available to your child at school.
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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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Social Stories, Social Scripts and the Power Card Strategy
Social Scripts, Social StoriesTM (Gray, 2000) and the Power Card Strategy (Gagnon, 2001) are three types of social...
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A College Structure for Students with Asperger Syndrome
It’s a giant oversimplification to assume that autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger Syndrome (AS), and...
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Outcomes-Based Intervention Approaches: Supporting Children and Youth with ASD Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior
Patterns of challenging behavior have long been associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Anyone...
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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...
