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Asperger syndrome… What is Asperger syndrome? Asperger syndrome , or Asperger’s, is a previously used diagnosis on the autism spectrum. It was one of five forms of autism defined by the DSM-IV. In 2013, Asperger syndrome and the other autism-related diagnoses were folded into the broader autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in the Diagnostic and …
Autism Speaks U… Autism Speaks U is a program that supports students, faculty and alumni in their awareness and fundraising efforts for Autism Speaks. Chapters follow the lead of their Presidents and Vice Presidents, who are made up of students on the …
Meet the change makers… What does it mean to be fearless? While the dictionary defines fearless as being free of fear and brave, here at Autism Speaks, it’s our community of self-advocates, parents, siblings and friends that have become synonymous with the word. This World Autism Month , Autism Speaks pledges to fearlessly stand for a world where autistic people are recognized and have the …
Autism and Puberty… isn’t “cool,” and start to experience sexual and romantic urges. These changes can be tough for anyone. But for kids on the autism spectrum and their families, this time can be particularly challenging. As specialists in autism and mental health care who work with teens every day at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center , we’re here to …
Autism and elopement… Far too often we hear news of children with autism wandering or bolting from safe environments. This is a devastating trend we are seeing at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and it’s a trend everyone needs to know about. Nearly half of children with autism will wander from safe environments. And many of these children are drawn to water or other hazardous areas like …
Autism and Hoarding… some strategies for working with him?” By psychologist Micah Mazurek, of the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The center is one of 14 sites in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN). Editor’s note: The above information is not meant to diagnose or treat and …
Autism and Obesity… of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital. The university and medical center are part of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) . Dr. Pulliam co-authored the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P tool kit: Exploring Feeding Behavior …
Autism and drooling… Our 3-year-old was recently diagnosed with autism. He has made progress and is now talking, requesting and labeling. But he drools all the time, and we have to wipe … face constantly. How can we help him not drool? Today’s “Got Questions?” answer is by behavior analyst Kara Reagon, former Autism Speaks associate director for dissemination science. Editor’s note: The following information is not meant to …
Technology and Autism… Technology and Autism …
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