Autism

Signs of autism usually appear before a child is 3-years- old ranging from impaired communication to repetitiv... Show

Signs of autism usually appear before a child is 3-years- old ranging from impaired communication to repetitive behavior. While causes of the neurological disorder are still being debated, genetics or environmental causes, there's no known cure. Hide

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Asperger's Disease, Rett Syndrome, and Autism (PDDs)

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Asperger's Syndrome. Rett Syndrome. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Known collectively as autism spectrum disorders, or persuasive developmental disorders, all of these neur...

Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.

Diagnosing Autism

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While a newborn probably won't show autism symptoms, the developmental disorder may manifest as early as 18 months. At this infant age, diagnosing autism starts with a behavior...

Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.

Raising Autism Awareness Part 1: The Early Signs

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Learn how to spot the red flags that may indicate an autism spectrum disorder. The sooner a child is diagnosed with the disorder, the sooner treatment can begin. Watch this vid...

Expert: Rethink Autism

Raising Autism Awareness Part 2: Chance, A Twin with Autism

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Meet twin brothers Chad, who is on a normal development track, and Chance, who displays many of the early symptoms of autism. In this video, you'll see him exhibiting signs of ...

Expert: Rethink Autism

Raising Autism Awareness Part 3: A Family's Journey

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Explore autism through the journey of Trina Mcfield, a mother who recognized the early signs in one of her twin sons. In this video, she'll explain the signs she spotted in her...

Expert: Rethink Autism

Raising Autism Awareness Part 4: Newfound Hope

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After two-year-old Chance received 5 months of ABA autism treatment, he showed a dramatic improvement. Watch this video to see examples of his progress. Early treatment and int...

Expert: Rethink Autism

Treating Autism

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While there's currently no way to cure autism, behavioral therapy-like applied behavior analysis-combined with medication treatment may help autistic children. If you'd like to...

Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.

Understanding Autism

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Symptoms of autism are rare in a newborn, but understanding autism (and knowing autism signs) can help parents concerned that they might have an autistic child. It can also ra...

Expert: Marleigh Moscatel, M.D.

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