Dealing With Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Advice for Parents
Dealing with pervasive developmental disorders can be a difficult venture for any parent. Learning how to best handle your child takes patience and learning. There are …
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Autism / PDD
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) are diagnosed at a young age and are characterized by delays in communication and socialization. Autism is the most commonly known PDD, as well as Asperger’s syndrome and those that fall in the autism spectrum. Other PDDs include Rett syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Learn the signs and symptoms of Autism and other PDDs. Read articles on the causes of autism, new research and treatment methods and more. Connect with peers, professionals and those with friends and family members diagnosed with Autism and other PDDs. Read and comment on articles to share your view!
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Religious Instruction for Children with Autism: Tips and Advice
Is religion an important part of your life, and something that you wish to share with a child with autism? This can be a difficult journey, …
Amantadine Autism Treatment: Changing Autistic Behaviors
Amantadine, an antiviral drug, has been researched as to its effectiveness in treating some autistic behaviors. Is amantadine a successful …
Signs of Rett Syndrome: Over and Insight into Rett Syndrome Symptoms
Dr. Andreas Rett identified Rett syndrome in 1966. This disorder typically affects females and has many of the same symptoms as autism. …
Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Girls
Asperger’s syndrome is becoming more well-known as a condition, but there is little information available on how it affects girls. Read on …
Facts About Asperger's Therapy
Asperger’s therapy includes both traditional and nontraditional approaches. Cognitive and behavior therapy, speech therapy, vitamin …
Ways of Getting a Child to Stop Stimming
Stimming refers to the action of self stimulation. In autistic children, this is displayed as repetitive behaviors that children engage in …
The Aspie Patient and Medication Options
Are there medications prescribed expressly to treat Asperger’s? This article looks at medications that are used to treat some of the …
Spotlight on Asperger's Treatments for Adults
Asperger’s is not a disorder confined to childhood. Like other mental health disorders, Asperger’s may require lifelong …
Understanding Old Men With Asperger's Syndrome
Many elderly men with Asperger’s syndrome have never been diagnosed and are regarded as being eccentric, a little odd or loners. Read on to …
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