Autism
Autism is defined as extreme impairments in communication, social interactions, and imagination. Autism is categorized under the Autism Spectrum, which also includes Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Autism is usually diagnosed before the age of 3. (Hallahan, 2012)
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Resources
http://www.autismspeaks.org
http://www.ninds.nih.gov
http://www.autism.com
http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/ (link for PECS-Picture Exchange Communication Systems)
http://www.autismmedical.com (Allergy induced Autism- diet choices)
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org
http://www.autismtoday.com
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/disabilities/autism/index.shtml
http://www.ninds.nih.gov
http://www.autism.com
http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/ (link for PECS-Picture Exchange Communication Systems)
http://www.autismmedical.com (Allergy induced Autism- diet choices)
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org
http://www.autismtoday.com
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/disabilities/autism/index.shtml