eMedTV Autism Articles

Asperger's Syndrome

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:54:15 CDT

Asperger's Syndrome
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.

Asperger's

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:54:41 CDT

Asperger's
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.

Asperger Characteristic

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:15:12 CDT

Asperger Characteristic
Perhaps the most identifiable Asperger characteristic is a child's obsessive interest in a single topic or object. This section of the eMedTV library highlights other common Asperger characteristics such as problems with nonverbal communication.

Asperger Symptoms

Thu, 4 May 2006 14:41:52 CDT

Asperger Symptoms
As this eMedTV article explains, Asperger symptoms may include clumsiness and problems with nonverbal communication; however, the most noticeable among the Asperger symptoms is an obsessive interest in a single topic or object.

Asperger Syndrome Research

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:03:04 CDT

Asperger Syndrome Research
An Asperger syndrome research study is analyzing DNA from children with Asperger to identify genes that are linked to the disorder. This eMedTV Web page contains information about various Asperger syndrome research studies.

Asperger Syndrome

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:36:22 CDT

Asperger Syndrome
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.

Asperger Treatment

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:00:07 CDT

Asperger Treatment
Asperger treatment may include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication for coexisting conditions. This eMedTV resource illustrates how the ideal Asperger treatment coordinates therapies to address the disorder's symptoms.

Asperger

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:07:49 CDT

Asperger
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.

Causes of Asperger Syndrome

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:03:11 CDT

Causes of Asperger Syndrome
While the causes of Asperger syndrome are not known, it is likely that both genetics and environment play a role in the disorder. This eMedTV Web page discusses some of the research being conducted on the causes of Asperger syndrome.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Medications

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:17:42 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorder Medications
Autism spectrum disorder medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at autism spectrum disorders currently used to treat symptoms of autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Statistics

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:14:23 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorder Statistics
Autism spectrum disorder statistics suggest that autism spectrum disorder is the second most common developmental disability in the US. This eMedTV article contains autism spectrum disorder statistics that measure the frequency of ASD.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:00:17 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
Examples of autism spectrum disorder symptoms include not making eye contact and having trouble understanding other people's feelings. This eMedTV page lists many of the possible autism spectrum disorder symptoms a child may exhibit.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:24:03 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment
Applied behavior analysis has become a widely accepted autism spectrum disorder treatment. The information in this eMedTV article provides details about autism spectrum disorder treatment and educational goals based on age.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:49:01 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Medical Conditions

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:44:13 CDT

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

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:42:52 CDT

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 Research

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:23:46 CDT

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 Spectrum Disorders

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:19:32 CDT

Autism Spectrum Disorders
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

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:04:49 CDT

Autism Spectrum
Disorders within the autism spectrum include Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, and classical autism. This eMedTV site provides information about how autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed and treated.

Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:06:09 CDT

Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
The first stage of diagnosing autism spectrum disorders entails developmental screening during "well child" checkups. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at diagnosing autism spectrum disorders.

Help for Autism Spectrum Disorder Children

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:57:27 CDT

Help for Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
The key to getting help for autism spectrum disorder children often involves learning about special programs. This eMedTV article discusses programs that provide help for autism spectrum disorder children and offers tips for parents seeking help.

Atism

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:09:15 CST

Atism
This eMedTV page explores autism, a brain disorder that impairs a person's ability to communicate and form relationships with others. This page briefly explains the causes, treatment options, and prognosis. Atism is a common misspelling of autism.

Autism and MMR Vaccine

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:54:57 CDT

Autism and MMR Vaccine
Many well-done, large-scale studies have failed to show a link between autism and MMR vaccine. This section of the eMedTV library summarizes key points to emerge from some of these research studies focused on autism and MMR vaccine.

Autism and Vaccinations

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:13:19 CDT

Autism and Vaccinations
At this point, no study offers definitive evidence of an association between autism and vaccinations. This eMedTV article provides an overview of studies of autism and vaccinations such as DTP and MMR vaccines.

Autism Causes

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:06:18 CDT

Autism Causes
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.

Autism Education

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:21:26 CDT

Autism Education
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.

Autism in Adults

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:40:19 CDT

Autism in Adults
Autism in adults can create unique challenges for parents of an adult autistic. This eMedTV Web page offers advice for those dealing with autism in adults, including information about living arrangements and government programs.

Autism Medications

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:04:57 CDT

Autism Medications
This eMedTV page offers examples of drugs used as autism medications, such as Prozac and Haldol. Autism medications are prescribed "off label," meaning that they haven't been approved by the FDA to treat autism.

Autism Research

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:56:27 CDT

Autism Research
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.

Autism Speech Language Therapy

Thu, 4 May 2006 17:49:33 CDT

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.

Autism Statistics

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:23:16 CDT

Autism Statistics
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

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:43:57 CDT

Autism Symptoms
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.

Autism Treatment

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:32:54 CDT

Autism Treatment
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has become widely accepted as an effective autism treatment. This eMedTV page features a list of questions parents should ask about any autism treatment they may be considering for their child.

Autism

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:37:47 CDT

Autism
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.

Autistic Children

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:49:35 CDT

Autistic Children
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.

Autistic

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:53:48 CDT

Autistic
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.

Causes of Autism

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:16:42 CDT

Causes of Autism
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.

Child Autism

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:28:27 CDT

Child Autism
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.

Diagnosing Autism

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:34:09 CDT

Diagnosing Autism
Diagnosing autism often involves using a questionnaire to gather information about a child's development and behavior. This eMedTV article explains the behavior doctors look for when diagnosing autism.

Early Signs of Autism

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:04:03 CDT

Early Signs of Autism
Early signs of autism include difficulty making friends, an absence of imaginative play, and difficulty initiating a conversation. As this eMedTV article explains, these early signs of autism may be difficult to detect in mildly affected children.

Early Symptoms of Autism

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:26:24 CDT

Early Symptoms of Autism
Examples of early symptoms of autism include repetitive or unusual use of language and interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus. This eMedTV page describes other early autism symptoms that doctors look for when diagnosing the disorder.

Language Development in Autistic Children

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:08:43 CDT

Language Development in Autistic Children
Language development in autistic children differs from that seen in children without autism. This eMedTV site addresses issues of language development in autistic children, such as problems with word and sentence meaning, intonation, and rhythm.

Signs of Autism

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:39:11 CDT

Signs of Autism
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.

Symptoms of Autism

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:49:36 CDT

Symptoms of Autism
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.

Treatment for Autism

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:34:51 CDT

Treatment for Autism
While there is no single best treatment for autism, most experts agree that highly structured, specialized programs are often effective. This eMedTV site outlines various approaches to treatment for autism, including applied behavior analysis.

Treatment of Autism

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:08:10 CDT

Treatment of Autism
Treatment of autism involves educational and behavioral interventions that consist of highly structured, intensive training sessions. This eMedTV resource also provides information about medications used in the treatment of autism.

Types of Autism

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:20:25 CDT

Types of Autism
Classical autism is just one of the five types of autism spectrum disorder. This section of the eMedTV library identifies the other types of autism spectrum disorder, such as Asperger syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder.

What Is Autism?

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:14:39 CDT

What Is 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.

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:27:19 CDT

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a rare type of autism spectrum disorder. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by a profound loss of vocabulary, motor skills, and social skills. It usually occurs between the ages of three and four.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Symptoms

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:02:38 CST

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Symptoms
Pervasive developmental disorder symptoms include problems with social skills, language, and development. This eMedTV article discusses these and other symptoms in detail and explains why they vary from one person to the next.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Treatment

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:14:22 CST

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Treatment
This eMedTV article discusses pervasive developmental disorder treatment in detail and explains factors that affect which type a doctor may recommend. Options range from specialized education to social support to medications.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:34:08 CST

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.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:44:54 CST

Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders include autism, Asperger syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder. This eMedTV article discusses these disorders in detail, including symptoms and the importance of early intervention.

Rett Syndrome

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:47:51 CDT

Rett Syndrome
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.