Autism Speaks, Be Informed, What It Is, An Overview

Autism Speaks, Be Informed, What It Is, An Overview: “

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 166 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.

Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the same time, a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that is now known as Asperger Syndrome. These two disorders are listed in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as two of the five developmental disorders that fall under the Autism Spectrum Disorders. The others are Rett Syndrome, PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors.”

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Pacific Autism Center for Education

Pacific Autism Center for Education: “PACE Early Intervention is a collaborative effort of many professionals long interested in creating a progressive, effective program for toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders using a combination of many of today’s recognized treatment methods. PACE staff has traveled the nation to explore the nation’s finest programs and have molded them together in a model that offers comprehensive, intensive programming for children with ASD. Our staff has been thoroughly trained in the areas of child development, communication, sensory regulation, and intellectual development for children with ASD less than 6 years”

Autism Society of America: Homepage

Autism Society of America: Homepage: “mproving the lives of all affected by Autism.
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire Autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. ASA, a chapter and member-based organization, is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters, members, supporters and organizations.”

Yahoo! Groups : fam-girls-autism

Yahoo! Groups : fam-girls-autism: “This community is open to families who have a young daughter with an autism spectrum disorder: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High-Functioning Autism, etc. Often we find more boys diagnosed with an ASD than we do girls. Sometimes it just nice to connect with another family with a girl affected by autism.

This is an open minded group. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported here. We also welcome those who suspect their daughter may have an autism spectrum disorder but have not yet received a diagnosis. We’ve all been there at one point or another.

Topics of discussion include but not limited to: seeking a diagnosis, therapy options, supplements found to be helpful, early intervention, sharing successes, support for hard issues, discussing new research, sibling issues or transition to public school, etc.”