- [NeurologyChannel.com] Autism - http://www.neurologychannel.com/autism/
Information on diagnosis and treatment of Autism from board certified Neurologists.
- Autism - What Is It? - http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/autism/
Essay, with references, on the history and current knowledge of autism.
- Childbrain.com - PDD - http://www.childbrain.com/pdd.shtml
Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann.
- Autism/PDD - http://autism.about.com/
A comprehensive site dealing with various issues in autism including research, coping, parenting techniques, early intervention and preparing for adulthood. Provides an active forum, chats, reviewed links, and articles.
- [NIMH] Autism - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm
National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
- Avoiding Unfortunate Situations - http://www.inlv.demon.nl/avunsi/
Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials.
- Autism Conferences - http://autismtoday.com/searchtool/search_events.asp
A free searchable listing service for autism conferences worldwide.
- Autism Conferences - http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/conferences.asp
Updated list from Future Horizons.
- Professional Development Certificate in Autism - http://www.outreach.psu.edu/statewideprograms/autism/apply.html
Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.
- Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs - http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/pddbook.html
Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
- Autism Resources - http://www.autism-resources.com/
Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles.
- Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker - http://www.scn.org/help/monitor.html
Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker.
- Autism in Children - http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web1/obaray.html
Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.
- [CDC] Autism Information Center - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism.htm
Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.
- Survey of Autism - http://www.spacehost.us/~aliki/autism/
Autism surveys and statistical database.
- A New View of Autism - http://web1.greatbasin.net/~sprang/index.php
A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.
- eMedicine Health - Autism - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/29544-1.asp
Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- First Signs - http://www.firstsigns.org/
A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
- NPR : Autism - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1114780
Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
- NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1617147
In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count of children with autism. Hear NPR's Jon Hamilton. [8:35 Realaudio broadcast]
- NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=935523
Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Director, Research and Programs, National Alliance for Autism Research, Princeton, NJ; Neal Halsey, Director, Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD. [46:53 Realaudio broadcast]
- NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=855909
Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
- NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=898858
A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsop. [3:49 Realaudio broadcast]
- UNC-CH - Division TEACCH - http://www.teacch.com/
Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
- Autism: Steps Towards Recovery - http://www.einstein-syndrome.com/health_medical/autism_steps_recovery.htm
A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
- NINDS Autism Information Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/autism.htm
Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Global Autism Project - http://www.globalautismproject.org/
Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.
- The Autism Project - http://www.theautismproject.com/
A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
- Autism Research Institute - http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
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