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  1. Understanding Autism -- Diagnosis and Treatment

    WebMD explains the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

  2. Understanding Autism -- Symptoms

    WebMD's guide to the symptoms of autism.

  3. Understanding Autism -- Prevention

    WebMD talks about preventing autism.

  4. Understanding Autism -- the Basics

    WebMD provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders.

  5. Autism - Asperger's Syndrome

    Asperger's syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder. Children with this disorder experience the inability to understand the feelings of others,abnormal single-mindedness,lack of verbal skills,insensitivity to social cues,withdrawal and obsessive indulgence in special interests. Many clinicians believe that Asperger's syndrome is a sub-type of autism that is differentiated by a later onset ...

  6. Autism - Rett Syndrome

    Important It is possible that the main title of the report Rett Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...

  7. Autism - Autism

    Autism is a lifelong,nonprogressive neurologic disorder typically appearing before the age of thirty months. It is characterized by language and communication deficits,withdrawal from social contacts and extreme reactions to changes in the immediate environment. About 75 percent of children with autism have low scores on standardized intelligence tests. The outlook for independent living may ...

  8. Autism - Symptoms

    People with autism have some varying core symptoms in the areas of social interactions and relationships.

  9. Autism - Exams and Tests

    WebMD provides information about autism tests and exams, including screening, that can help doctors diagnose autism early in children.

  10. Autism - Treatment Overview

    WebMD provides in-depth autism treatment information including behavioral therapy, speech therapy, medications, physical therapy, alternative therapies, and support from family and friends.

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