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Autism is a brain development disorder. Unfortunately Autism currently has no cure. The symptoms for autism vary accordingly. Autism can be categorized into 5 types: Autistic Disorder. Aspergers Syndrome. Retts Disorder. CDD - Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. PDD - Pervasive Development Disorder.

 Autism is one of the most common developmental disabilities in children. Autistic children usually have trouble communicating & comprehending others. Many autistic people are mentally retarded, even though most children with PDD or atypical autism have an average level of intelligence.

Autism typically appears during the first 36 months of childhood.  Some autistic children will show some signs of autism from birth, while others will gradually form to the symptoms. Thanks to recent public awareness campaigns, autism is starting to get the attention it desperately deserves. SquidWords.com

Autism Books & Literature 

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Autism Grants 

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AutismGrants.org offers free information regarding autism. Autism articles, tips, & resources for autistic living.

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Autism Defined 

Autism is a disorder of neural development that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism involves many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not well understood. The two other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are Asperger syndrome, which lacks delays in cognitive development and language, and PDD-NOS, diagnosed when full criteria for the other two disorders are not met.

Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by rare mutations, or by rare combinations of common genetic variants. In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects. Controversies surround other proposed environmental causes, such as heavy metals, pesticides or childhood vaccines; the vaccine hypotheses are biologically implausible and lack convincing scientific evidence. The prevalence of autism is about 1?2 per 1,000 people; the prevalence of ASD is about 6 per 1,000, with about four times as many males as females. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, partly due to changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.

Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. The signs usually develop gradually, but some autistic children first develop more normally and then regress. Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help autistic children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure. Not many children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, though some become successful. An autistic culture has developed, with some individuals seeking a cure and others believing autism should be tolerated as a difference and not treated as a disorder.

Autism DVD's 

Autism videos

Breakthrough Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Amazon Price: $34.50 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Understanding Brothers and Sisters on the Autism Spectrum

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

On the Spectrum: Coping with Asperger's & Autism

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Aspergers Books 

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