Autism Spectrum Disorders Encyclopedia
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No Link Between Lyme Disease and Autism
Lyme disease in autistic children not found to occur more commonly than in other children
Reading the Future in Placenta Cells?
Autism risk in families with autism history revealed through placenta abnormalities
A Pregnancy Dilemma for a Medication?
Antiepileptic valproate during pregnancy linked to higher risk of autism in children
No Autism Risk from Vaccines
Increasing vaccines exposure has no effects on risk of developing autism
Autism Risk May Be Buried in the Past
Childhood abuse of mothers and autism risk appear linked though reasons unclear
Autism May Travel Through Generations
Grandparent age and autism risk in grandchildren may be linked
A Family of Mental Health Disorders
Mental health disorders may be linked through common genes
Pets Help Kids with Autism Socialize
Autism social behaviors were increased when a pet was present compared to having toys around
Mom’s Inflammation Linked to Autism
Autism diagnosis was more likely when mom had signs of inflammation in early pregnancy
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Understanding Autism
Symptoms of autism are rare in a newborn, but understanding autism (and knowing autism signs) can help parents concerned that they might have an autistic child. It can also raise autism awareness for the 1.5 million autistic children in the U.S.
Diagnosing Autism
While a newborn probably won't show autism symptoms, the developmental disorder may manifest as early as 18 months. At this infant age, diagnosing autism starts with a behavioral analysis and a test, like the checklist for autism in toddlers.
Treating Autism
While there's currently no way to cure autism, behavioral therapy-like applied behavior analysis-combined with medication treatment may help autistic children. If you'd like to learn more about autism therapy for your infant, watch this.
Asperger's Disease, Rett Syndrome, and Autism (PDDs)
Asperger's Syndrome. Rett Syndrome. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Known collectively as autism spectrum disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders, all of these neurological conditions may mimic autism.
Raising Autism Awareness Part 1: The Early Signs
Learn how to spot the red flags that may indicate an autism spectrum disorder. The sooner a child is diagnosed with the disorder, the sooner treatment can begin. Watch this video to learn about the typical symptoms.
Raising Autism Awareness Part 2: Chance, A Twin with Autism
Meet twin brothers Chad, who is on a normal development track, and Chance, who displays many of the early symptoms of autism. In this video, you'll see him exhibiting signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Raising Autism Awareness Part 3: A Family's Journey
Explore autism through the journey of Trina Mcfield, a mother who recognized the early signs in one of her twin sons. In this video, she'll explain the signs she spotted in her baby, and her discovery of one treatment gave her family newfound hope.
Raising Autism Awareness Part 4: Newfound Hope
After two-year-old Chance received 5 months of ABA autism treatment, he showed a dramatic improvement. Watch this video to see examples of his progress. Early treatment and intervention offers the most hopeful prognosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
What Causes Autism?
Researchers aren't 100% sure, but it's thought to be caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Far more boys have it than girls, and it's thought to be genetic. About 1 in 150 people are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum...
