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From day one, Karen Hull and her husband, Gregory, realized something was
different about their son Brian. "He hardly ever slept and didn’t cry,
except when he had temper tantrums." The toddler was slow to begin walking
and when he played wi... |
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What is autism?
Autism it is a developmental disorder that is likely caused by some
impairment of the brain. It usually appears by age two, although it may not be
diagnosed until somewhat later.
Autism has three defining factors: significant impair... |
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General autism resources (research, information, treatment):
Tony Attwood’s site for parents and professionals
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
OASIS (Asperger's related information)
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
MAAP Services
http://www.maa... |
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Treatments and cures for autism appear in the professional
and lay press on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the efficacy and safety of many
of these interventions are based on individual beliefs and anecdotes rather than
science or data. In contrast, we... |
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