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NIDCD Panel Proposes New Benchmarks for Gauging Language ...
National Institute of Deafness — HomeNews & Events2009NIDCD Panel Proposes New Benchmarks for Gauging Language Development in Children with Autism A more standardized approach is needed to evaluate the language skills of young children with autism spectrum disorders, says a ...More…
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Learning About Autism
Human Genome Research Institute — Autism - or more precisely the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) - represent a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or ...More…
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Sources of Stress for Parents
Stress - something parents in general are all too familiar with. There is the physical stress from carpools, preparing meals, bathing, homework, shopping, and so on. This is compounded by such psychological stressors as parent-child conflicts, ...More…
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Social Skills
Centers for Disease Control — As the name "autism spectrum disorders" suggests, ASDs cover a wide range of behaviors and abilities. People who have an ASD, like all people, are very different in how they act and what they can do. No two people with ASDs will have the same .. ...More…
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What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Institute of Mental Health — Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), cause severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as ...More…
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Annals of Human Genetics
National Institutes of Health — In three studies, including the most comprehensive study of autism genetics to date, investigators funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have identified common and rare genetic factors that affect the risk of autism spectrum ...More…
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Sources of Stress for Siblings
Raising a child with autism places some extraordinary demands on parents as individuals and on the family as a whole. Prime among these demands is the lack of enough hours in the day to do all one wishes. The time involved in meeting the needs of ...More…
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Tuberous Sclerosis Moves toward Drug Therapy, Offers ...
NINDS — Three recent studies show that the drug rapamycin reduces neurological symptoms in mouse models of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder associated with epilepsy and autism. Scientists say those results could pave the way for ...More…
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What's next
Institute of Mental Health — Diminished or unusual patterns of eye contact during social interactions are one of the hallmark symptoms of autism, which is part of a group of disorders called autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASDs range in severity, with autism being the most ...More…
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Autism Society of America: Safety in the Home
Throughout the country children and adults on the autism spectrum are living, going to school, working and enjoying recreational activities in their communities. Safety and security is always a concern. ASA provides much-needed resources to the ...More…
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Autism Society of America: Autism Through the Lifespan
The demands of raising a child with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress. Recognizing and preparing yourself for the challenges that are in store will make a tremendous difference to all involved, including ...More…
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Autism Society of America: Learning Approaches - ...
While early educational intervention is key to improving the lives of individuals with ASD, some parents and professionals believe that other treatment approaches may play an important role in improving communications skills and reducing ...More…