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Autism, which affects thought, perception and attention, is a broad spectrum of disorders that ranges from mild to severe. If an infant does not cuddle, make eye contact or respond  to affection  and touching, or have abnormal responses to a combination of senses; such as hearing, balance, smell, taste and reaction to pain, parents should be seriously concerned. This lack of responsiveness may be accompanied by an inability to communicate appropriately, and by a persistent failure to develop two-way social relationships. The language skills may be poor, even nonexistent, sometimes repeating words or phrases in place of normal language or useing gestures and pointing instead of words. In addition, the child may show unusual or extreme responses to objects, either avoidance or preoccupation. Another feature of autism is a tendency toward repetitive activities of a restrictive range, like spinning and rhythmic body movements. Baby’s Communication Milestones                 Keep in mind that  this chart notes average progress. The vast majority of children who do not meet these milestones still end up with normal language skills. COMMUNICATION AGE Social smile 0-2 months Cooing 0-3 months Turns toward mother’s or father’s voice 4 months Razzing sound 5 months Recognizes mama and dada 6-9 months Says first word 12 months Has vocabulary of  8-10 words 15 months Has vocabulary of 15-18 words 18 months Speaks in two-word phrases; Has vocabulary of 50 words. 20-24 months Can answer “who”, “why”, and “where”, questions; Has vocabulary of 500 words. 3 years Can tell a story 4 years Autism and related disabilities, such as PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not OtherwiseSpecified), and Asperger’s Syndrome are difficult to diagnose, especially in young children where speech and reasoning skills are still developing. Parents who suspect autism in their child should ask their pediatrician to refer them to a child psychiatrist, who can accurately diagnose  the autism and the degree of severity, and determine the appropriate educational measures. Autism is a serious, lifelong disability. However, with appropriate intervention, many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained person, to no longer have autism, and have a full range of life experiences.   For more information go to  Autism Checklist.

 

What is Autism?

Learn about the different spectrum disorders, the latest in research, autism symptoms, causes and search autism books to extend your knowledge.

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The history of autism goes as far back as 1911 with Eugen Bleuler a Swiss psychiatrist first coined the term. However that term applied to adult schizophrenia.

In 1943 Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins University described autism for the first time. He based his discovery from 11 children he observed between 1938 and 1943. What he studied were children who had withdrawal from human contact as early as age 1.

During the 1940’s through the 60’s the medical community felt that children who had autism where schizophrenic. This lack of understanding of the disorder lead many parents to believe that they were at fault

During the 1960’s people began to understand autism and more precisely identify autism symptoms and treatments.

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The purpose of this site is to guide you to the key issues associated with  spectrum disorders. There is a growing awareness of the nature of autism and the kinds of approaches to diagnosis, treatment and care that are likely to be effective in meeting the needs of autistic individuals and their families. The diagnosis of autism is made when specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV are present, in ranges inappropriate for the child’s age. Autism diagnosis usually occurs between the ages three and five. Theautism prognosis is startlingly grim  and consistent across a broad range of  studies – about 2% will attain normal functioning, with perhaps 40% labeled  high functioning autistic. These high functioning autistic generally show some oddities of behavior, and have few or no personal friends. Yet, with appropriate intervention,   many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained  person, to no longer have autism. Like any other family faced with this diagnosis, as you explore the options and resources available in your community, you will find on the one hand the unlimited potential your child has, and, on the other, the many limits others try to place on their future. This is where a parent, facing a system with many flaws and pitfalls, must not compromise their vision of their child’s future.     Estate Planning/Special Needs Trust   Parents of disabled children face unique challenges in planning for their children’s social, medical and financial needs. Planning for the unthinkable allows you to take control of your child’s emotional and financial security…	S I T E  I N D E X Introduction -Your baby and Autism Diagnosis & Testing States Search Treatments IEP Parents Guide Estate Planning Special Education TEACCH  Related Services 1997 Amendments Respite Care Booklets Online K-12 LD Schools  Autism By Country & Language Working with    professionals Working with    Computers Special Educators Health Insurance Forums The #Autism channel  Medical Experts Online – Volunteer    experts answer your questions! Find the Expert. Legal advocacy and  news Legal Consulting NIMH Specialized Housing LII-Education law: an overview Guide To SSI Eligibility Americans with Disabilities Act Advocacy Agencies Medline Search Healthfinder Library of Congress Internet Library  Internet Law Library  Social Security Online Toll-Free Numbers Special Ed.Programs Medical Research  A D A MedScape  Federal Agencies Pediatric services Online Research about Autism On-Line Reading: The Early Origins of Autism Avoiding Unfortunate Situations Face Blind! by Bill Choisser Articles about Autism By Thomas A. McKean  Excerpts from ‘Now All I’ve Got Left Is Myself’ by David Miedzianik, an autistic poet.   Helpful Articles

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Effective Communication Parents play a vital role in their child’s education. They are equal partners in the team that develops their child’s IEP and they care deeply how their sons or daughters learn and grow. In the course of their child’s education, parents may interact with a large number of professionals (e.g., their child’s special education teacher, general education teacher, occupational therapist, speech therapist, physical therapist, and many different consultants).  Being able to work effectively with different professionals, exchanging ideas, concerns and openly communicating about what’s working and what’s not, are all important elements in your child’s educational success…

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Autism, which affects thought, perception and attention, is a broad spectrum of disorders that ranges from mild to severe. If an infant does not cuddle, make eye contact or respond to affection  and touching, or have abnormal responses to a combination of senses; such as hearing, balance, smell, taste and reaction to pain, parents should be seriously concerned.

This lack of responsiveness may be accompanied by an inability to communicate appropriately, and by a persistent failure to develop two way social relationships. The language skills may be poor, even nonexistent, sometimes repeating words or phrases in place of normal language or using gestures and pointing instead of words. In addition, the child may show unusual or extreme responses to objects, either avoidance or preoccupation. Another feature of autism is a tendency toward repetitive activities of a restrictive range, like spinning and rhythmic body movements.

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Baby’s Communication Milestones

Keep in mind that  this chart notes average progress. The vast majority of children who do not meet these milestones still end up with normal language skills.

 

COMMUNICATION	AGE
Social smile	0-2 months
Cooing	0-3 months
Turns toward mother’s or father’s voice	4 months
Razzing sound	5 months
Recognizes mama and dada	6-9 months
Says first word	12 months
Has vocabulary of  8-10 words	15 months
Has vocabulary of 15-18 words	18 months
Speaks in two word phrases; Has vocabulary of 50 words.	20-24 months
Can answer “who”, “why”, and “where”, questions;  Has vocabulary of 500 words.	3 years
Can tell a story	4 years

 

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Autism and related disabilities, such as PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), and Asperger’s Syndrome are difficult to diagnose, especially in young children where speech and reasoning skills are still developing. Parents who suspect autism in their child should ask their pediatrician to refer them to a child psychiatrist, who can accurately diagnose  the autism and the degree of severity, and determine the appropriate educational measures. Autism is a serious, lifelong disability. However, with appropriate intervention, many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained person, to no longer have autism, and have a full range of life experiences.

For more information go to Autism Checklist

H E L P F U L  B O O K S 

 

Growing Up With Language: How Children Learn to Talk The New Language of Toys : Teaching Communication Skills… Targeting Autism : What We Know, Don’t Know and Can… Play and Imagination in Children With Autism Teaching Children With Autism :. The World of the Autistic Child Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction Asperger’s Syndrome : A Guide for Parents and Professionals Books about Autism Spectrum Disorders Soon Will Come the Light : A View from Inside the Autism Puzzle

Autism-PDD Resources Network 

Visit these sites for more information

Early Origins of AutismAsk an Expert on AutismHealth FinderTalk to Autism Expert National Institutes of Mental Health Combined Health Information Database Abstracts on Autism

It is not known what causes autism but researchers have been trying to make headway to isolate which genes may cause it. Gene research is and exciting area of autism research. But this work is not ready to bear fruit just yet but here is what they know so far. What they have discovered is a number of risk factors that are associated with but not the cause of autism.

1.Genetic History – It has been shown that 30%-50% of autism cases are inherited. You might want to do a little homework and ask relatives did they or other family members experience any autism symptoms. When you visit your doctor be sure have this information available so your doctor can make an accurate autism diagnosis.

2. Risk factors in pregnancy and delivery are also risk factors. It is suspected that women with first trimester infections and lack of oxygen in delivery are risk factors that contribute to autism but are not causes. Make sure you have any pregnancy abnormalities available when you see your doctor.

3. Fragile X Syndrome– researchers have attributed 3% of the autism to this disorder.

4. Gene Mutation – This cause it what researchers are looking for. It seems there are a number of genes that are associated with brain function that may “mutate” to cause autism. It is unclear how these genes mutate. Read more about autism gene research.

 

Other resources on autism causes and research

Autism is a severe developmental disorder that affects the way a child sees and interacts with the rest of the world. It limits their ability to interact with others socially, in fact many autism suffers avoid human contact.

Autism is part of a larger group of disorders called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). More information about autism:

 

• Definition of Autism Disorder
• Autism Symptoms
• What Autism is Not!
• What Causes Autism
• Autism Research Information
• Spectrum of Autism Disorders

 

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Autism- Definition from Columbia Encyclopedia

Autism is a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Males are affected four times as often as females. Children may appear normal until around the age of 30 months.

Autism Symptoms

Autism Symptoms vary widely in severity, include impairment in social interaction, fixation on inanimate objects, inability to communicate normally, and resistance to changes in daily routine. Characteristic traits include lack of eye contact, repetition of words or phrases, unmotivated tantrums, inability to express needs verbally, and insensitivity to pain.

Behaviors may change over time. Autistic children often have other disorders of brain function; about two thirds are mentally retarded; over one quarter develop seizures.

What Autism is Not

Autism can be confused with several other disorders which may have similar behaviors. Here is a list of autism like disorders that you should look at.

What Causes Autism

It remains unclear, but a psychological one has been ruled out. Neurological studies seem to indicate a primary brain dysfunction, and a genetic component is suggested by a pattern of autism in some families. It is largely believed that autism is a genetic disorder that involves several genes related to gene function. However it is unclear to researchers what causes these genes to turn on. Learn more about other causes of autism.

Autism Research

There are many exciting developments in autism research going on at the top universities. They are focusing on inherited autism and autism gene research.

Other Autism Spectrum Disorders

Asperger’s Syndrome – A child with asperger’s disorder has the same common problems as children with autism however they don’t have language development problems of a autistic child.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder and not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) – This child has autism but doesn’t meet the criteria for high functioning autism.

High-Functioning Autism – This child has autism but has normal learning and cognitive and learning skills. Language development is difficult initially but they become proficient eventually.

Visit these sites for more information

Early Origins of AutismAutism and Children Ask an Expert on Autism Health Finder Talk to Autism Expert National Institutes of Mental Health Combined Health Information Database Abstracts on Autism

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Autism, which affects thought, perception and attention, is a broad spectrum of disorders that ranges from mild to severe. If an infant does not cuddle, make eye contact or respond to affection  and touching, or have abnormal responses to a combination of senses; such as hearing, balance, smell, taste and reaction to pain, parents should be seriously concerned.
This lack of responsiveness may be accompanied by an inability to communicate appropriately, and by a persistent failure to develop two way social relationships. The language skills may be poor, even nonexistent, sometimes repeating words or phrases in place of normal language or using gestures and pointing instead of words. In addition, the child may show unusual or extreme responses to objects, either avoidance or preoccupation. Another feature of autism is a tendency toward repetitive activities of a restrictive range, like spinning and rhythmic body movements.

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Baby’s Communication Milestones

Keep in mind that  this chart notes average progress.                           The vast majority of children who do not meet these                           milestones still end up with normal language skills.

 

COMMUNICATION	AGE
Social smile	0-2 months
Cooing	0-3 months
Turns toward mother’s or father’s voice	4 months
Razzing sound	5 months
Recognizes mama and dada	6-9 months
Says first word	12 months
Has vocabulary of  8-10 words	15 months
Has vocabulary of 15-18 words	18 months
Speaks in two word phrases; Has vocabulary of 50 words.	20-24 months
Can answer “who”, “why”, and “where”, questions;  Has vocabulary of 500 words.	3 years
Can tell a story	4 years

 

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Autism and related disabilities, such as PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), and Asperger’s Syndrome are difficult to diagnose, especially in young children where speech and reasoning skills are still developing. Parents who suspect autism in their child should ask their pediatrician to refer them to a child psychiatrist, who can accurately diagnose  the autism and the degree of severity, and determine the appropriate educational measures. Autism is a serious, lifelong disability. However, with appropriate intervention, many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained person, to no longer have autism, and have a full range of life experiences.

For more information go to Autism Checklist

H E L P F U L  B O O K S 

 

Growing Up With Language: How Children Learn to Talk The New Language of Toys : Teaching Communication Skills… Targeting Autism : What We Know, Don’t Know and Can… Play and Imagination in Children With Autism Teaching Children With Autism :. The World of the Autistic Child Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction Asperger’s Syndrome : A Guide for Parents and Professionals Books about Autism Spectrum Disorders Soon Will Come the Light : A View from Inside the Autism Puzzle

 

The diagnosing autism is made when specified number of characteristics listed in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental DisordersDSM-IV ) are present, in ranges inappropriate for the child’s age. Autism diagnosis usually occurs between the ages three and five. The autism prognosis is consistent across a broad range of  studies – about 2% will attain normal functioning, with perhaps 40% labeled  high functioning autistic.

Helpful Note

Like any other family faced with this diagnosis, as you explore the options and resources available in your community, you will find on the one hand the unlimited potential your child has, and, on the other, the many limits others try to place on their future.

 

These high functioning autistic generally show some oddities of behavior, and have few or no personal friends. Yet, with appropriate intervention,   many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained  person, to no longer have autism. This is where a parent, facing a system with many flaws and pitfalls, must not compromise their vision of their child’s future.

Learn more about Autism diagnosis >

Learn more about DSM-IV

What to look for in Baby Development.

 

 

Baby’s Communication Milestones

Keep in mind that this chart notes average progress. The vast majority of children who do not meet these milestones still end up with normal language skills.

 

COMMUNICATION	AGE
Social smile	0-2 months
Cooing	0-3 months
Turns toward mother’s or father’s voice	4 months
Razzing sound	5 months
Recognizes mama and dada	6-9 months
Says first word	12 months
Has vocabulary of  8-10 words	15 months
Has vocabulary of 15-18 words	18 months
Speaks in two-word phrases; Has vocabulary of 50 words.	20-24 months
Can answer “who”, “why”, and “where”, questions; Has vocabulary of 500 words.	3 years
Can tell a story	4 years

Autism and related disabilities, such as PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not OtherwiseSpecified), and Asperger’s Syndrome are difficult to diagnose, especially in young children where speech and reasoning skills are still developing. Parents who suspect autism in  their child should ask their pediatrician to refer them to a child psychiatrist, who can accurately diagnose  the autism and the degree of severity, and determine the appropriate educational measures. Autism is a serious, lifelong disability. However, with appropriate intervention, many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained person, to no longer have autism, and have a full range of life experiences.

  For more information go to  Autism Checklist.

Autism Research
There some exciting autism research underway. Specifically related to brain imaging, MRI’s and gene identification. NIH has sponsored a database of brain imaging data to give researchers a uniqute view of the brain.

Books on Autism
Browse our list of Autism books that may be helpful to you and your family. We have 20 recommended titles and more to come.

What is PDD and Aspergers?
PDD stands for Pervasive Disability Disorder. It is often

We are all fortunate to live in these exciting times where so much information is made on the nature of autism and the kinds of approaches to diagnosis, treatment and care that are likely to be effective in meeting the needs of autistic individuals and their families.

The autism prognosis is startlingly grim  and consistent across a broad range of  studies – about 2% will attain normal functioning, with perhaps 40% labeled  high functioning autistic.

These high functioning autistic generally show some oddities of behavior, and have few or no personal friends. Yet, with appropriate intervention,  many of the autism behaviors can be positively changed, even to the point that the child or adult may appear, to the untrained  person, to no longer have autism. Like any other family faced with this diagnosis, as you explore the options and resources available in your community, you will find on the one hand the unlimited potential your child has, and, on the other, the many limits others try to place on their future. This is where a parent, facing a system with many flaws and pitfalls, must not compromise their vision of their child’s future.