The History of Autism Spectrum Disorders since 1900
Before autism was recognized as a condition with signs and symptoms, sufferers were often regarded as having mental retardation or other mental …
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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 …
Continue ReadingAutism 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 ReadingAutism Spectrum Therapies: An Insight
Autism spectrum therapies can offer some relief to those who suffer the symptoms of autism. Speech and language therapy, play therapy and art therapy …
Continue ReadingEffective PDD Medications
Research and statistical data indicates the use of PDD medications is beneficial in managing troublesome symptoms and common comorbid disorders. While …
Continue ReadingHow to Help People with Asperger's and Depression
There are a number of reasons why people with Asperger’s syndrome may suffer depression. In most cases, they can be helped to overcome their …
Continue ReadingPDD Comorbidity: Insight into Disorders Comorbid with PDD
PDD is a mental illness found on the autism spectrum which is often diagnosed with other conditions. More common disorders comorbid with PDD include …
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 ReadingLearn About the Skills Nurses Need when Assisting Mothers of an Autistic Child
Autistic children may have a number of health and communication issues from a young age. In some cases a nurse is assigned to assist the mother and …
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 ReadingWhat is PDD?
In an effort to understand what is PDD, we must first identify the acronym as Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The word pervasive means invasive …
Continue ReadingCan a Person Live a Normal Life After PDD Diagnosis?
Parents and caregivers are often confused, in disbelief, and even frightened when they first hear their child’s PDD diagnosis. They wonder what it …
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