Pediatrics

Autism impairs a person's ability to relate to others, communicate with normal language, and process feelings (many of which may not fit the issue at hand). Checking for autism in toddlers is...

Asperger's disorder in autism impairs a person's ability to interact with other people and their surrounding environment. Find out how a child with Asperger's disorder can be expected to achieve...

There are many different types of autism, including Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. Discover what the symptoms and behavior of various degrees of autism are with help...

Autism affects many parts of the brain, including the fore-brain limbic system and the cerebellum, which processes motor skills. Find out why the changes in the brain that are a result from autism...

The treatment of autism can be very challenging, and finding a successful treatment can be difficult, but one common method is called applied behavior analysis. Learn about structured teaching and...

Autism is a disorder in which there is a problem with the development of the brain, specifically with the parts of the brain that deal with social interactions. Discover why people with autism are...

Children who are home-schooled still need to be evaluated regularly by a physician, and this should involve a screening for developmental problems and autism. Learn about the screening process for...