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Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end.
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Autism Overview
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are looking for.There are five main subcategories of Pervasive Development Disorders or PDD. They include:Autism DisorderAsperger's DisorderChildhood Disintegrative DIsorder (CDD)Rett's DisorderPervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Other Specified (PPD-NOS) The signs and symptoms of autism are vast and vary from child to child.
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Other Sites of Interest
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Serviceswww.do2learn.comBlogs of NoteSupport
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Welcome to the AutismWiki!
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I have decided to keep the writers of this wiki to private invite only as I do not want to let bias and arguments occur
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Autism Overview
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I hope that somewhere in the pages of this wiki you will find the answers you are looking for. There are five main subcategories of Pervasive Development Disorders or PDD. They include:Autism DisorderAsperger's DisorderChildhood Disintegrative DIsorder (CDD)Rett's DisorderPervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Other Specified (PPD-NOS)
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Signs and Symptoms
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danger?seem highly distracted or out of touch?not like to be touched or hugged?display either over or under sensitivity to sounds, lights, touches, smells?This is only a short list, but it gives parents a rough idea of what to look for before going to your doctor.
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Signs and Symptoms
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These questions should be asked of your two to five year old child. This list is not a diagnostic tool by any stretch, it is only a guideline of what to watch for if you suspect autism in your child.Does your two to five year old child...not
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History
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However, as far back as the 18th Century, medical reports describe the behaviours of autism. It wasn't until 1911 that Eugen Bleuler coined the term autism in relation to his schizophrenic patients. These patients, he observed, were incredibly self-absorbed and isolated. Dr. Leo Kanner and Dr.
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It is estimated to affect one out of every one hundred and sixty six children in North America.Entire novels have been written on the subject of defining autism, and there is no easy way to sum up a disorder so varying and vast in a few short paragraphs. I
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Signs and Symptoms
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These signs and symptoms are often recognized by parents while their child is still in infancy. Along with these signs, parents may notice that their child doens't meet physical, mental, language or social developmental milestones. does not babble, point or make meaningful gestures
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Entire novels have been written on the subject of defining autism, and there is no easy way to sum up a disorder so varying and vast in a few short paragraphs. I hope that somewhere in the pages of this wiki you will find the answer you are looking for.
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Glossary
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A disorder on the autism spectrum. Rett syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder seen almost exclsively in females and found in a variety of racial
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Independent Living (support group); an abbreviation used to indicate a person with autism is functioning at a high enough level to live alone with minimal supervision, such as a social worker checking in daily. IQ (intelligence quotient) The number that is considered a standard
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A neurological disorder characterized by communication difficulties (expressive and receptive), sensory problems, and socialization issues. Usually appears between sixteen months and two years of age. Beneficiary The recipient of a trust fund, life insurance policy, or other assets and funds that have been designated to go to that person. Boardmaker
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