Autism

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is a catagory of disorders, of which Autism and Asperger Disorder are two. Less known are Rett Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder,

Nov 22, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Is Asperger Syndrome a separate disorder from autism or another form of autism?

Sep 21, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Each child with autism will be different, showing different degrees of severity. Listed here are the most common characteristics.

Aug 22, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

When a child with autism has a temper tantrum, is it the result of poor discipline, or could the cause be related to their disability?

Jul 23, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Social dyfunction, maybe one of the most defining features of autism, can be classified in one of three different categories.

Jun 6, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Through federal law, children with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate education.

Apr 5, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Mailing lists are often the most popular forms of electronic support for parents of autistic children. There are other, equally valuable forms of support.

Feb 29, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

There are many forms of support available to parents who have children with autism. One form is the electronic mailing list.

Jan 31, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is not one disorder but a category of disorders. Autism is the most severe of these. What are some of the others?

Jan 3, 2000 - Sharon Gillson

There are many methods offered to help in the treatment of autism. Here is a list of a few popular ones.

Nov 29, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

Advice for the parent who has just discovered their child is autistic.

Oct 30, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

All people with autism have impairments in social interaction, social communication, and imagination. This is referred to as the triad of impairments.

Oct 2, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

There has been an alarming increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism in the last several years. What is causing it? Combination vaccines are one theory.

Aug 31, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

Autism is more prevalent than Down’s Syndrome, but a lot less is known about this disorder. The goal is awareness and knowledge, and this article is a small contribution toward that goal.

Jul 31, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

There are several myths about what autism is and isn’t. I will present these myths, and give you the realities.

Jun 30, 1999 - Sharon Gillson

Parents go through many emotions after their child receives a diagnosis of autism. Are these normal? What can be done to handle them?

May 31, 1999 - Sharon Gillson