There is a ton of information out there about the subject of autism. Much of it is misleading and often irrelevant for individuals. Most parents have told me that although they might have found helpful sites they just aren't sure what to...
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There is a ton of information out there about the subject of autism. Much of it is misleading and often irrelevant for individuals. Most parents have told me that although they might have found helpful sites they just aren't sure what to try for their own child or what to believe as appropriate therapy for their specific needs. They just don't have time or the background to know how to properly synthesize the overwhelming accumulation of information available.
This wikizine is dedicated to providing professionally and clinically informed information in a format that will help the reader to synthesize the information. In addition, alternative courses of treatment that hold merit will also be available as they are carefully researched and scrutinized as viable alternatives.
It is the goal of this wikizine to help the reader take the impact of autism in smaller steps and stages. The ultimate intent is that it will help lead others to a plan of action and an unfolding map of the future for their individual loved one with autism.
With all the words that are spilled and all the debates that rage over autism cause, cure, treatment and research there is little discussion, let alone effort, to actually find and prove new treatments and cures for autism disorders. It is a breath of fresh air to learn of some autism research that is actually being conducted with a view to HELPING autistic persons FUNCTION better. Such news is seldom heard. One of the funders of the study is Autism Speaks which often takes heat from all... Read Full Story
Autism Symptoms During the Teen Years Entering the teen years, the patterns of behavior from the Autistic Person often change. Many teens gain skills but still lag behind in their ability to relate to and understand others. Puberty and emerging sexuality may be more difficult for teens who have autism than for others this age. At this ages, parents should be more aware Teens are at an increased risk for developing problems related to depression, anxiety, and epilepsy. Autism Symptoms in... Read Full Story
Severe autism awareness is the focus of a new photography oriented autism site called Interaction in Mind . I have written often about the lack of attention paid to those on the severe end of the autism spectrum, the invisible autistic persons whose autism challenges do not permit them to create orchestrated videos about stimming as a language or to appear before courts and political forums seeking to prevent autistic children from receiving ABA treatment. Unbeknown to the mainstream media... Read Full Story
My son Conor was born in 1996 and received an autism diagnosis in 1998. Since 1996 the estimated prevalence of autism has increased dramatically from 1 in 500 to 1 in 150. A recent study suggests the figure may now be 1 in 100. The UK estimate is currently 1 in 100 with a recent study suggesting a figure of 1 in 58. In the 13 years from 1996 to 2009 though despite this incredible increase in numbers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders there are many who deny the increase is... Read Full Story
Autism or otherwise called as autistic disorder is characterized by a child’s difficulty in social interaction because of otherwise disruptive or abnormal behavior, a problem with expressing oneself through speech and an obsessive need to present his or her interest repetitively. Diagnosing autism is quite difficult as the symptoms often overlap with other behavior disorders in children. Sad to say, however, if a child has autism, the prevention or cure is unattainable. Although a lot of... Read Full Story
In order for a person to understand and view unusual behavior as symptoms of mild autism, one should be able to do a step by step approach rather than taking one symptom as a general indication of autism. A differential diagnosis in the different learning levels is appropriate in dealing with autism. One symptom may not be present or may be an indication of other disorders. Still, as early as now, detection of these symptoms may just help your child respond effectively through vigilance of... Read Full Story
A detailed booklet that describes Autism symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. This booklet is also for family and friends that are looking for further understanding of this disorder.In this Booklet You Will Learn:What Are the Autism Spectrum Disorders? The Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment Options Adults [...] Read Full Story
There is good news for every parent who is worried about their children’s welfare, autism symptoms may be detected as early, that is according to Scott Boyd. Nowadays, parents are always eager to find new information that they can in order to reduce autism symptoms and Scott Boyd is willing to share this with everyone as he knows what it feels like to have someone you care about suffer this disorder. He has hired some competent doctors and researchers to come up with the information he... Read Full Story
Researchers from Durham University in the U.K. have been looking into the way people with autism perceive movement and body language. They showed adults with autism and an unaffected control group short video clips of body movement and the participants had to identify the emotions being displayed. The clips had no images of faces or sound. Autistic people had more trouble in identifying the emotions in the clips and also did poorly in a task in which they had to determine the direction of a... Read Full Story
Asperger Syndrome an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or neurobiological disorder. Asperger syndrome main symptom is difficulties in social situations. This syndrome differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Asperger syndrome is also called Asperger's syndrome named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who lacked nonverbal... Read Full Story
