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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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Table of Contents Ryan's Story What is Autism/PDD? How Common is Autism/PDD? What are the Signs of Autism/PDD? What...
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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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Information on Five Challenging Disabilities-Autism
We introduced the thirteen categories of disabilities specified by IDEA 2004. Although the categories are consistent...
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With Open Arms: Creating a Supportive School Community for Kids with Social Challenges
Mark, the beautiful boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS) whose fascination with dinosaurs makes him sound like an expert far...
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Behavior Characteristics in Children With Fragile X Syndrome
Children with fragile X syndrome often have many positive behavioral characteristics. They are described as sweet and...
