Asperger’s Syndrome is a milder condition on the autism spectrum where the individuals are known for being highly intelligent yet have difficulty with social situations. Often as a child they are known as “Little professors” as they are smart and may show interest in scientific subjects such as dinosaurs or science fiction themes such as [...]

Autism Disorder In Children Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Range Disorders (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopment disorders that are characterized by disabled social interaction, repetitious body movements (such as rocking, wringing of the hands, and banging of the head) and communication issues. Children and persons diagnosed with Autism Range Disorders will process information and [...]

Essential Guide To Autism It is heartbreaking to realize that your loved one may be suffering from autism. Autism as a condition is perplexing to many parents but with the right information, you should be able to diagnose this condition right in the early stages. In this way, you will be able to provide your [...]

Asperger Syndrome As A Milder Form Of Autism There is a difference between autism and Asperger Syndrome. Language is not affected in Asperger Syndrome, and since the symptoms are not obvious, it is difficult to pin down as a disorder. Also, it does not develop in early life, but seems to come on at a [...]

Autism Research Institute Do you have a young child who has recently been diagnosed with autism? Do you feel lost and don’t know where to start? Then this article is for you! This article will discuss what 5 areas to concentrate on, when your child is diagnosed with autism. The good news is that autism [...]

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 [...]

Cause Of Autism There are many speculations and research suggestions as to what causes autism. At the present time, there maybe some inklings to what does cause autism. For example: * Possible environmental influences * Certain types of infections before giving birth * Genetic considerations * Complications of delivering the child at birth * Trauma [...]

Mmr And Autism Autism is a neurological disorder; observable symptoms of this disability include disruption of speech, difficulty in social exchanges, and demonstration of consistent behavior. There are lots of arguments on this disorder regarding a possible link between vaccines and autism. The MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella) vaccines are prime suspect for autism. It [...]

Asperger’s Syndrome is on the spectrum of a developmental disorder named Autism. Asperger’s Syndrome is called AS for short. It’s a mild case of autism, perhaps the most mild type of autism. Not like people with PDD-NOS and Williams Syndrome, children born with Asperger’s usually have some natural gifts at the same time, for example, [...]

  Chances are an autistic child who is in mainstream education will not require special education, which means they are unlikely to have obvious learning disabilities. But that said they will still have special needs. The first thing as a teacher you should do is to speak to other members of staff and the SENCO [...]