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Asperger's Syndrome (a pervasive developmental disorder on the autism spectrum) is the diagnosis given when a person exhibits several symptoms of autism, but not enough to make diagnosis of autism. Check this quick guide of symptoms and treatments.
Autism and Asperger's are both conditions that are considered autism spectrum disorders. It can be difficult to distinguish differences between the disorders and requires a Read More
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 Read More
Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) are relatively new. Two pervasive developmental disorders, autism and Asperger's syndrome were recorded in the early 1940's. PDD was Read More
Lesson plans for a child with autism are centered on breaking down an all-inclusive program of study into smaller components. Repetition of each stage is absolutely Read More
Autism is a type of behavior that was only described and formally diagnosed in the early 1980s, and it manifests in speech problems, odd behaviors and difficulty Read More
The underlying cause of autism remains a mystery. Researchers and doctors believe that there is a genetic link to the disease as well as other variables such as immune Read More
The treatment options for autism are limited, but one of the most common methods is applied behavioral analysis. Learn about applied behavioral analysis, in which a Read More
In order to diagnose autism, signs to look for include a child that doesn't understand the word "no," or a child that doesn't look to his mother for reassurance. Discover Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Individuals diagnosed within the autism spectrum of disorders vary greatly. Autism is one of five pervasive developmental disorders. In order to understand autism better, Read More
Toileting issues with autism include not wanting to use the restroom regularly and having physical pain during bowel movements. Understand how autistic children often have Read More
The symptoms of autism in infants include joint attention, which means the child looks to the mother to figure out how to react to novel things, and disinterest in their Read More
Individuals diagnosed with autism or related pervasive developmental disorders often have difficulty processing sensory input. Sensory issues in autism may lead to negative Read More
Symptoms of autism include a child that doesn't show interest in her parents' emotions or takes longer than nine months to recognize her name. Learn about signs of Read More
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