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NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought: A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Mars (Autism Spectrum) http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=898858 [NINDS] Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page [NINDS] Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page: Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pdd.htm Survey of Autism Survey of Autism: Autism surveys and statistical database. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.spacehost.us/~aliki/autism/ Avoiding Unfortunate Situations Avoiding Unfortunate Situations: Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.inlv.demon.nl/avunsi/ [Suite 101] Autistic Spectrum Disorder [Suite 101] Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Articles and reviewed links. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/autistic_spectrum_disorder Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs: Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.communityinclusion.org/publications/pddbook.html Autism Conferences Autism Conferences: Updated list from Future Horizons. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/conferences.asp NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism: Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Direc (Autism Spectrum) http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=935523 [NINDS] Autism Information Page [NINDS] Autism Information Page: Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/autismshortdoc.htm Childbrain.com - PDD Childbrain.com - PDD: Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.childbrain.com/pdd.shtml Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers: Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children). (Autism Spectrum) http://www.teacch.com/20ques.htm [NeurologyChannel.com] Autism [NeurologyChannel.com] Autism: Information on diagnosis and treatment of Autism from board certified Neurologists. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.neurologychannel.com/autism/ Information Headquarters: Autism Information Headquarters: Autism: Facts and information on Autism. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.informationheadquarters.com/Autism.shtml NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes: Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast] (Autism Spectrum) http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=855909 Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers: Questions and answers. (Autism Spectrum) http://autism-ascc.org/police.htm NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism: In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count (Autism Spectrum) http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=1617147 Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out: Explains the shared symptoms of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and then describes each syndrome along with its defining features. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.pediatricneurology.com/autism.htm ASAFARI ASAFARI: Online art gallery by children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and similar disorders. Links to other autism art sites. (Autism Spectrum) http://ctrf.net/asafari/ Autism/PDD Autism/PDD: A comprehensive site dealing with various issues in autism including research, coping, parenting techniques, early intervention and preparing for adulthood. Provides an active forum, chats, reviewed links, and articles. (Autism Spectrum) http://autism.about.com/ Autism in Children Autism in Children: Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions. (Autism Spectrum) http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web1/obaray.html eMedicine Health - Autism eMedicine Health - Autism: Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/29544-1.asp A New View of Autism A New View of Autism: A new, feeling-based theory of Autism. (Autism Spectrum) http://web1.greatbasin.net/~sprang/index.php [CDC] Autism Information Center [CDC] Autism Information Center: Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism.htm Autism - What Is It? Autism - What Is It?: Essay, with references, on the history and current knowledge of autism. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/autism/ Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical: Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT)people, characterized by oversocialization, dulled senses, lack of 3D visualization, and delusions of emotional understanding. (Autism Spectrum) http://isnt.autistics.org/ Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker: Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.scn.org/help/monitor.html Autism: Steps Toward a Cure Autism: Steps Toward a Cure: A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.tbinet.org/einstein-syndrome/health_medical/autism_steps_cure.htm Professional Development Certificate in Autism Professional Development Certificate in Autism: Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.outreach.psu.edu/statewideprograms/autism/apply.html Autism Resources Autism Resources: Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.autism-resources.com/ Autism Information Resource Autism Information Resource: Information on autism, symptoms, signs, and treatment options. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.autism-symptom.com [NIMH] Autism [NIMH] Autism: National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism. (Autism Spectrum) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm