What is the Autism Spectrum and How Does It Affect a Person?
The autism spectrum is a term that is often used but many people do not understand exactly what it is. Read on to learn what it is and how the degrees …
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Autism Spectrum Symptoms: An Insight
While the autism spectrum embraces a number of conditions, there are a group of symptoms that are similar in each of these. Read on to learn how to …
Continue ReadingIs Rett Syndrome Autosomal? - The Genetics of RS
Rett syndrome is a genetic disorder, classified in the DSM-IV as a Pervasive Developmental Disorder. However, in terms of genetics, is Rett syndrome …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Effects of Rett Syndrome? Insights into the Four Stages
Rett syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by normal development for the first few months of life, followed by mental retardation, …
Continue ReadingIs Rett Syndrome the Same as Asperger's Syndrome?
Rett syndrome and Asperger’s syndrome are autism spectrum disorders with different symptoms and causes. Read on to learn about the similarities …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference Between Autism and PDD?
Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism, Retts syndrome, infantile autism, PDD-NOS, a parent or caregiver new to developmental …
Continue ReadingHow is Rett Syndrome Different from Autism?
Rett Syndrome and autism are both neurodevelopmental disabilities that have several similarities and differences. Children with either disorder may …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Academic Challenges for Children with Non Verbal Learning Disorder?
In order to identify what are the academic challenges of children with non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), it’s important to understand that NVLD is …
Continue ReadingWhat Research is Being Done on Rett Syndrome?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Therapy for Children with Rett Syndrome
Don’t understand why your child with Rett’s needs to undergo so many different therapies? This article on the different types of therapy …
Continue ReadingInsight into Activities for Rett Syndromes
Rett’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects only girls and although there is no cure, activities for Rett syndromes may help maintain or slow …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Signs of Non Verbal Learning Disorder
Non Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) is very similar to Asperger’s syndrome in both signs and symptoms. This leads to children with NLD often carrying …
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