Accomplished athletes with autistic spectrum disorders defy stereotypes by excelling in a variety of sports.

Jan 22, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Read on to learn how sufferers of autism spectrum disorders and anorexia nervosa may have common features, thus having an impact upon treatment.

May 8, 2012 - Kate Le Page

Teach Toddlers with autism to communicate non-verbally by engaging in sign language and interactive games while improving eye contact and cognitive skills.

Dec 28, 2010 - Donna Kehl

Figure out your child's preferences, sensitivities and needs; and focus on helping her learn new skills, communicate and enjoy life.

Jan 28, 2011 - Leon Becker

Workstations for students with autism provide independence, practice and routine. Find out how easy it is to put workstations to work in the classroom!

Jan 27, 2011 - Tina Halbert

Cortisol helps manage stress, but autism symptoms can keep it elevated. How does cortisol affect insomnia? Does it cause aggression? What keeps levels high?

May 3, 2012 - Vickie Ewell

Wondering if a child with ADHD or ASD can compete in the world of sports? Granted, it's tough but there are professional athletes with such conditions.

Jul 24, 2010 - Mary Moustakas

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Learn the differences between the five types of autism spectrum disorders.

Jan 5, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Autism spectrum disorders are made up of a variety of specific disorders and each one is a unique diagnosis that requires specialized attention.

Jul 1, 2010 - Mary McDonald

Making a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder is made easier with the use of one of several industry-standard diagnostic tools.

Mar 30, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

The use of alcohol during pregnancy is a public health problem which can have lifelong consequences for the baby.

Jan 1, 2011 - Michael Koger

FASD is not genetic condition as it can only occur when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. Thousands of youth are at-risk and require strong supports and services.

Nov 29, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most recognizable and well-known disorder on a spectrum of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Jul 2, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Some mothers believe that an occasional drink during pregnancy is perfectly safe. What is the truth about the effects of alcohol on your baby as he or she grows?

Apr 24, 2009 - Brenda Lane

What is FAS and FASD? What is a child's perspective of FASD? What are the characteristics? What is the best intervention and prevention?

May 6, 2008 - Kellie D. Tunbridge

According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.

Oct 14, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Hearing people talk about the "spectrum" in relation to autism often has no meaning unless one can visualize what the spectrum actually entails.

Feb 6, 2011 - Tina Halbert

As autism spectrum and Asperger's diagnosis rates soar, some question whether the increase in numbers contitutes an epidemic - or a fad.

Aug 10, 2011 - Bronwyn Azor

A summary of the basic types of therapy and methods of providing interventions for autism spectrum disorders.

Feb 13, 2011 - Deborah O'Banion

Autism spectrum disorder diagnosis has increased dramatically over the past 15 years and the methods and tools used for diagnosis have improved as well.

Jun 22, 2010 - Mary McDonald