Autism Articles
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Autism is a developmental disorder that results in impaired thinking, feeling, and social functioning. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at autism, including information about characteristic behaviors, symptoms, and treatment.
Children with Asperger's usually develop an obsessive interest in a single subject. This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed look at this autism spectrum disorder, with information on symptoms, characteristics, and treatment options.
A developmental disorder, Asperger syndrome is characterized by: poor communication skills, repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Asperger syndrome symptoms and treatment options.
A relatively rare condition, Rett syndrome is a type of autism spectrum disorder. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at Rett syndrome, including how it develops, who it affects, and what causes it.
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that is most often characterized by an obsessive interest in a single topic. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers an overview of Asperger's syndrome, with information about symptoms and treatment.
Autism symptoms include communication problems, difficulties with social interaction, and repetitive behaviors or obsessive interests. This eMedTV site provides details about these and other autism symptoms.
A person with the developmental disorder known as Asperger syndrome will often display an obsessive interest in a single object or topic. This eMedTV page discusses Asperger and provides information about identifying and treating the disorder.
There is no cure for child autism, a brain disorder that affects the ability to think, communicate, and interact socially. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides an overview of child autism, including statistics on its frequency.
This portion of the eMedTV site identifies the general goals of autism education for children in various age groups. This article also contains questions parents should consider asking about their child's individual autism education program.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
This eMedTV article describes pervasive developmental disorder, which involves delays in the development of social and communication skills. This article lists the types and treatments, and explains the importance of early intervention.
Ongoing autism research includes imaging studies searching for brain abnormalities that could cause impaired social communication. This eMedTV resource provides details about several of the autism research studies currently under way.
While there are no known autism causes, recent studies suggest that some people are genetically predisposed. This eMedTV resource outlines some of the recent research into possible causes of autism.
What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder that affects thought, communication, and social interaction. As this eMedTV Web page explains, there is no cure for autism; treatment of the disorder addresses the symptoms associated with autism.
An autistic infant may avoid eye contact, seem deaf, and abruptly stop developing language skills. This portion of the eMedTV archives explores behaviors characteristic of autistic children and outlines approaches to treatment.
Signs of autism include impaired social interaction and difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication. As this eMedTV article points out, parents are often the first to recognize signs of autism in their child.
Autistic children often experience difficulties with social interaction and have problems with communication. This eMedTV Web page explains how autistic children engage in repetitive behaviors or focus on narrow, obsessive interests.
Children with autism spectrum disorders have problems with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome.
Symptoms of autism may include difficulties with social interaction and abnormal sensitivity to sensory stimulation. This eMedTV Web page provides details about other symptoms of autism, such as problems with communication.
A child with an autism spectrum disorder will have problems with verbal and nonverbal communication. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of autism spectrum disorder such as Asperger syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder.
There are no known causes of autism, but scientists are studying possible genetic and environmental causes of the disorder. This eMedTV page sheds light on current areas of research focused on possible causes of autism.
