Autism Articles A-Z
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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.
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Medical Conditions
People may have autism spectrum disorders and other medical conditions such as Fragile X syndrome or seizures. This eMedTV site offers treatment information about autism spectrum disorders and other medical conditions that often accompany autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults
Autism spectrum disorders in adults do not necessarily preclude working in mainstream jobs or living independently. This eMedTV site explores a variety of options that parents of adults with autism spectrum disorders will need to consider.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Information
Autism Spectrum Disorders Research
Autism spectrum disorders research has explored possible links between MMR vaccines and autism. This eMedTV article provides an overview of other autism spectrum disorders research, including brain imaging research.
Autism Speech Language Therapy
Autism speech language therapy can be combined with occupational and physical therapies to improve communication in those with autism. As this eMedTV article explains, autism speech language therapy should include periodic, in-depth evaluations.
Current autism statistics indicate that the disorder is more common than childhood cancer. This eMedTV article features a variety of autism statistics that may help the reader understand more about this developmental disorder.
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.
