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Autism
Websites
Provides the definition, diagnosis, and treatment for autism.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm
Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).
http://www.teacch.com/20ques.htm
Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/autism.html
Learn what autism means, the causes, and what life is like for kids who have it.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html
Suggests different ways of finding out about autism and includes an online attitude check-up.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kautismpage.htm
Information written for kids about understanding the ways in which people with autism may be different from themselves.
http://autism-ascc.org/kids.htm
Overview of cinema movies that portray people with autism. Includes plot outlines and details of actors and actresses.
http://www.autism.org/movies.html
Personal page by the sibling of a child with autism. Includes tips on how to cope and advice for strangers.
http://www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/chet.html
A guide to the condition with information about associated problems, genetic factors and treatment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/autism1.shtml
Learn what it is, the causes, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. Includes problems with communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors and play skills.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2321