Articles related to "Autistic Disorder"



Asperger Syndrome
Is Asperger Syndrome a separate disorder from autism or another form of autism?
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Autism: Definition of a Puzzling Disorder
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.
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Exploring the Autism Spectrum
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Learn the differences between the five types of autism spectrum disorders.
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Autism Rates Amongst Children Reported Higher
A recent study estimates that 673,000 U.S. children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
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History of Autism in the DSM
Autism spectrum disorders have not always been included as unique diagnostic conditions in the DSM. Through the years, the diagnostic criteria has been refined.
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PDD-NOS is on the Autism Spectrum
According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.
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Did MMR Vaccine Cause Autism
London researchers discredit study that links MMR vaccine to autism. No way, they say.
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Top Asperger's Syndrome Books
Asperger's Syndrome, while on the autism spectrum, is a distinct disorder. Books specific to the condition help parents learn more about their children's needs.
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Unconventional Genius
"The juxtaposition of ability and inability in the same person," is how savant expert Dr. Darold Treffert prefers to characterize this unusual and rare condition.
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Rett Disorder & Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
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,
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Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.
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Autism Defined
A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.
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Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Tools
Making a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder is made easier with the use of one of several industry-standard diagnostic tools.
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UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.
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Uncommon Types of Autism
There are five types of autism spectrum disorders. Two of the more uncommon types, Rett's Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, are detailed here.
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Autism Signs and Epidemiology
Autism is a condition that strikes thousands of children in the United States. Causes autism are not fully understood, but parents can learn what symptoms to look for.
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children. Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
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Study Cites Link Between Autism & Vaccine
A common childhood vaccine, the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, may be linked to a distinct form of autism causing bowel disruption in some children.
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Discovering Your Spouse has Asperger Syndrome
Finding out your partner has Asperger Syndrome can add extra stress on a marriage. With effort and understanding couples can make their relationship work.
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