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Developmental Disorders : Autism Autism
Autism (also referred to as autistic disorder) is one of the five
pervasive developmental disorders described in the diagnostic manual
published by the American Psychiatric Association. Autism is characterized
by significant difficulties with social interaction, communication and
patterns of behavior described as restricted, repetitive and stereotypic.
Autism is associated with delays evident before the age of 3 years in
social interaction, language as social communication and symbolic or
imaginative play.
Source:Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV or DSM-IV-TR)
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning/students/disabilities/resources/information/asd/asd6.html
A group of local parents teamed up with
NEDSRA to
bring a future chapter of the
Autism Society
of Illinois (ASI) to the residents of northeast DuPage County.
ABA4Autism.com
and the Psychology Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin
are conducting a second survey on the causes of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). This survey is for mothers of children with ASD as well
as mothers of normally developing children who are ten years of age or
younger. Mothers who participate in the survey will receive a free ABA
program to teach their child to follow directions as well as free ABA
mini programs for common problems like sharing. To take the survey
please go to www.aba4autism.com. Thanks Dr.Gary Brown Professor and
Chair Psychologist/HSP
ABA
Resources for Recovery
members.tripod.com/RSaffran/aba.html
At
Health Newsletter and links
www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_3_45.html#2
Autism: Behavioral Strategies (on line course)
http://universalclass.com/i/crn/5190.htm
Autism
PDD Resources Network
www.autism-pdd.net/
Autism
Resources
www.autism-resources.com/links-methods.html
Autism
Society of America
www.autism-society.org/
Autism
Society of Illinois
Lombard Chapter, 630/691-1270 www.autismillinois.org/
Autism Treatment
Info find information, tips and solutions for teaching your child
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder www.AutismTreatment.info/
Behavioral
Intertventions for Pre-School Children with Autism
http://icdl.com/ICDLguidelines/p8(31).pdf
Cure
Autism Now Foundation
Non-profit organization of parents, clinicians and scientists dedicated to
finding effective biological treatments, prevention and a cure for autism
and related disorders. www.canfoundation.org/
Cutting
Through The Psychobabble: Diagnosing Autism and PDD-NOS per the DSM-IV in
Layman's Terms
www.bbbautism.com/diagnostics_psychobabble.htm
Defeat
Autism Now (DAN)
Parents and physicians who do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or
only means of treating autistic patients will welcome this advanced manual
on clinical assessment. www.autism.com/ari/dan/contents.html
Denver
Model Treatment for autism www.thekansascitychannel.com/health/1770558/detail.html
Evaluating
Intervention Stratagies
http://icdl.com/ICDLguidelines/p8(31).pdf
Freedom
Center for Advanced Medicine
This site gives us details on the
definition, causes, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
www.freedommedcenter.com/service.php?id=33
Implementing
a Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet
http://glutencaseinfree.tripod.com/gfcfdiet/id14.html
Intensive
Intervention Programs for Children with Autism
www.ahfmr.ab.ca/hta/hta-publications/briefs/HTA8_WEB_FINAL.pdf
Little
Friends, Inc.
Empowers children and adults with special challenges
to live, work and participate in the community 630.355.3176 www.littlefriendsinc.com
Lovaas
Method
Treatment for autism www.lovaas.com/
Manual
for Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/download/pdf/WkgChldrnAutism.pdf
NICHCY
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
The NICHCY State Resource Sheet for your state will help you locate
organizations and agencies within your state that address
disability-related issues. www.nichcy.org/states.htm
NICHD
National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development
The NICHD, part of
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is one of the primary Institutes
doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes,
prevalence, and treatments www.nichd.nih.gov/autism/
PECS
Picture Exchange Communication System www.pecs.com/
The
Autism Research Foundation (TARF)
A group of bright & curious researchers investigating the
neurobiological underpinnings of autism & related disorders.
www.ladders.org/tarf/
Treatments
and Approaches for Autism
www.autism-pdd.net/treaforme.html
Treatments
and Strategies for Autism
www.angelfire.com/tx5/autism/treatments.html
Wrightslaw's
Website has links to additional resources and info www.wrightslaw.com/info/autism.index.htm
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