Autism Types
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Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome. more...
Asperger's Syndrome, while on the autism spectrum, is a distinct disorder. Books specific to the condition help parents learn more about their children's needs. more...
PDD-NOS is on the Autism Spectrum
According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five. more...
There are five types of autism spectrum disorders. Two of the more uncommon types, Rett's Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, are detailed here. more...
Asperger's Comorbid Conditions
Several conditions are more common among individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. These conditions are called comorbidities. more...
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Learn the differences between the five types of autism spectrum disorders. more...
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By: Andre Tartar
"The juxtaposition of ability and inability in the same person," is how savant expert Dr. Darold Treffert prefers to characterize this unusual and rare condition. more...
Would Aspergers Syndrome Explain Casey Anthony?
No one understands Casey Anthony's behavior. Is that because she has an atypical neurology? more...
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
By: Harriet Morris
Controversy reigns over diagnoses of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This article looks at why this is so, and the role that funding policy plays. more...
Understanding Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's is a neurologically-based disorder of development, usually of unknown cause, typically affecting social skills, language and communicative skills and behavior. more...
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children.
Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
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