Autism

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How to Diagnose Asperger Syndrome

Asperger Syndrome is characterized as a neurological disorder. This disorder is a condition that is in the family of Austism. In this article we will look at how Asperger Syndrome is diagnosed.

Published by Victoria Trix (11062 pts) on Mar 30, 2009 to
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Repetitive Behavior in Autistic Children

Repetitive behaviors are common in autistic children. Autistic children appear normal physically but repetitive motion is a characteristic feature of children with autism. Read more about this characteristic features of autistic children in this article.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (1966 pts) on Mar 25, 2009 to
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Rett’s syndrome-Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Rett’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that affects girls more than boys. There is normal development for the first 6-18 months of age, but suddenly the development regresses.

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Asperger's Syndrome-Treatment Strategies

Treatment for asperger's syndrome is focused to improve the social skills, communication skills and appropriate behavior strategies. Parents and teachers play an important role in improving the social and communication skills in children with asperger's syndrome.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (1966 pts) on Mar 23, 2009 to
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Autism Spectrum Disorder- Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome is a milder form of autism. Children with asperger’s syndrome do not show any marked delay in the development as is shown by typical autistic children. Read further to know more about asperger’s syndrome.

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Is There a Cure for Autism?

Is there really a cure for Autism? This article will tell you how to get results by changing your child's diet and nutritional intake.

Published by Victoria Trix (11062 pts) on Mar 21, 2009 to
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Facts about Causes of Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder, but what causes autism is still a subject of wide research and controversy. Different researchers have different thinking about the causes of autism, but what exactly is the cause is still a big question mark.

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Autism – Why the Alarming Rise in Diagnosed Cases?

If you are like most parents or grandparents you have seen the rise in diagnosed cases of Autism. Why is that happening and what is causing so many children to be diagnosed with Autism?

Published by Victoria Trix (11062 pts) on Mar 18, 2009 to
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Different Types of Autism

American Psychiatric Association has divided autism under a group of disorders known as Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD). Other disorders under this group are Rett’s disorder, Childhood disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Asperger’s syndrome & Pervasive Development disorder not otherwise specified.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (1966 pts) on Mar 17, 2009 to
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Measures to Assess Autism

Parents who suspect autism in their child face difficulty in its proper assessment. It is difficult to diagnose autism because great diversity occurs in the skills and behavior of autistic children. For proper assessment of autism, it is essential to look into the symptoms common for this disorder.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (1966 pts) on Mar 13, 2009 to
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