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How do you know if your child is autistic, or not? Learn how medical teams, parents and teachers can help diagnose autism in children, including tests involved.
What is autism?
Start to understand this serious developmental disorder here. We review causes of autism, risk factors for development and other related health conditions
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Community forum on autism spectrum disorders Monday in West Hartford will include lawmakers, Obama administration ...
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Congressman John Larson, two Obama administration officials, parents and others are gathering for a community forum in West Hartford about autism spectrum disorders.
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A primary characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is impairments in social-communication skills. Children and adolescents with social-communication problems face difficulty understanding, interacting and relating with others. University of Misso
The level and nature of autistic intelligence II: What about Asperger Syndrome?
Autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome, have generally been associated with uneven intellectual profiles and impairment, but according to a new study of Asperger individuals, this may not be the case -- as long as intelligence is evaluated
$2.5 Million Lurie Family Foundation Gift Powers Groundbreaking Research Into Autism Spectrum Disorders at The ...
Eagles owners commit to furthering cutting-edge autism research in their backyardPhiladelphia, PA (PRWEB) September 29, 2011 Christina Weiss Lurie and Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles owners and co-founders of the Lurie Family Foundation, announced a $2.5 million gi
$2.5 Million Lurie Family Foundation Gift Powers Groundbreaking Research Into Autism Spectrum Disorders at The ...
Eagles owners commit to furthering cutting-edge autism research in their backyard (PRWeb September 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8837554.htm