Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed.
This is the one form of autism that is usually not caught at an early age and is instead a disorder that develops later [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Why is early intervention important for autism?
At the age of two or three, autistic kids must be placed into an intense and highly structured educational program. Both scientific studies and practical experience have shown that the prognosis is greatly improved if a child underwent such a program.
An autistic child performs stereotype behaviors like rocking or [...]
As with anyone with a physical or mental disorder, autistic people deal with a wide range of reactions from others, from full support to uncaring ignorance. Unfortunately, even those who support autistic family members, co-workers, and friends may not understand autism very well.
This leads to stereotypes, which can result in hatred, embarrassment, or other unhappy [...]
If your child has autism, how do you know that a certain treatment will be right for him? This is indeed a rather difficult question to answer. Fortunately, there are some general guidelines you could use in order to determine which is the right approach to treating autism.
First of all, every new treatment for autism [...]