Research indicates tentatively that 90% of the autism cases have a genetic link. A specific gene of interest is the Engrailed 2 (EN2) gene, which may account for 40% of autism cases. It is signific...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders An early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is important so that earlier needed interventions can begin, however, there are still many concerns about “labeli...
Hyperbaric treatment for children with autism: a multicenter, randomized, double-
blind, controlled trial
Taken from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-243...
AUTISM
According to the Autism Society of America the following are some signs to look for in children. ØLack of or delay in spoken language ØRepetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e...
Social attributions and depression in adolescents with Asperger syndrome
Gena P Barnhill Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities; Spring 2001; 16, 1; ProQuest Education Journals pg. 46...
Sources of Stress for Families of Children with Autism Parents are already familiar with the stress that comes with preparing meals, bathing, homework, shopping and so on. In addition to these stre...
Once thought to be rare, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have
gained increasing public attention as prevalence studies have revealed
sharp increases over the past two decades. ASD now represents th...
This paper is an esoteric perspective on the strange phenomenom of Autism. Most people are looking for an environmental cause, but the author suggests a more esoteric cause may be at play. Includes...
Uta Frith, "Autism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)"
Oxford University Press | 2008 | ISBN: 0199207569 | 144 pages | PDF | 2,45 MB
What causes autism? Is it a genetic di...
Parent ratings of the behavioural effects of autism treatments - including drug treatments. The most effective treatments were:
(1) Detox (Chelation)*: 74%
(2) Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD...
AUTISM VS. AD/HD
A 7 year old child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The child is most likely to exhibit which of the symptoms? A. restlessness, decreased attention span and silence...
AUTISM AND SEXUALITY
Observations on Succeedin g in the Challenges of Intimate Relationships for People on the Autism Spectrum
Autism One Conference 2730 May 2008 Chicago, IL Presented by Stephe...