The pervasive development disorders are a group of conditions, containing: autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Rett’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified. Children with autism have problems in communicating and relating to other people, they have problems with the imagination and with the understanding of reality. In many cases, there can appear [...]

Autism is considered to be a variety of mental retardation, or an occasion as a severe form of obsessive-compulsive illness. The first term of autism appeared around 1912 when psychiatrist Eugene Bleurel used the word to refer to patients who were self-absorbed and out of touch with the rest of the world. The term autism [...]

With it featuring so heavily in the media (and rightly so) a fear that many parents hold is the possibility that their child or children may be diagnosed with autism. However, before jumping to conclusions should you observe some symptoms or traits of autism in your child, it is important to get a professional diagnosis [...]

Adam and Kristina find it difficult to talk to Max about his Asperger’s Syndrome and come to Dr. Pelickan for guidance. Sarah revisits her relationship with Mark Cyr when she goes to him for help with her latest project. Elsewhere, Crosby attempts to mend his relationship with Jasmine, while Julia and Joel prepare to celebrate [...]

Autistic children are often analyzed with their state by or approximately age three. Though there may be instances when a parent is aware that there is something going on when the child is at a young age, higher functioning forms of autism are often harder to spot. Warning signs vary from child to child. There [...]

These days I’m sick, and it’s the only thing on my mind, so let’s talk about health and the Internet. I do not mean “don’t sit too close to your monitor” or “make sure your keyboard and mouse setup can be ergonomic” or any of the additional helpful tips to maintaining good health while choosing [...]

In 2004 there were currently 7 million disabled people of employment age in the UK, but less than 3.5 million of them are working. Seventy-percent of working age Americans with disabilities are unemployed. Finding jobs is not easy. A number of not-for-profit organizations are trying to help. They advised employers to be more open-minded about [...]

Kids with Autism can be very understanding of noises, tastes, textures, and smells. Sensory integration therapy helps their youngster to deal with whatever it is causing them problems. This is where the rainbow spectrum of autism manifests itself. On one end of the spectrum are individuals who have no speech, but who are very much [...]

A Leg Up On Life Adults With Autism Are Getting Help With Life Skills CAITLIN KENNY WRITES a list of goals on a white board for her client, Jonathan Ross, as he logs his recent meals into a computer at his New Haven apartment. Kenny is helping Ross, who has Aspergers Syndrome, with his diet [...]

The Autism disorder and Asperger Syndrome share many similarities. Bear in mind that they are just like us, someone that wants to be loved and to love as well. However, since they have a hard time handling a relationship, you as their partner can do something about it. Here are the following tips on how [...]