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A blog devoted to websites, books, resources, tips and information that we personally have found beneficial in our young son's journey through life with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My prayer is that it will benefit others.
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Definitions
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)- A diagnostic term that includes a range of neurodevelopmental disorders with varying degrees of severity. ASDs are marked by difficulty or impairments in communication skills and social interactions, and the presence of repetitive or stereotypical behaviors like hand-flapping. Autism disorder is the term for a severe form of autism on this spectrum. Autism spectrum disorders include autism disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegration disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The term “autism” is usually used to describe disorders included on the autism spectrum.
PDD-Acronym for pervasive developmental disorder. PDD is defined as a broad category of disorders in which there is a delay in the development of basic functions including communication and social interaction. PDD includes autism spectrum disorders (autism disorder, childhood disintegration disorder, Rett syndrome, Asperger’s syndrome, and PDD-not otherwise specified or PDD-NOS)
Asperger Syndrome- Neurobiological pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills. Individuals with Asperger's syndrome often have average or above average intelligence and typical language development.
Websites that can help...
- The Autism Society
- Healing Thresholds- research and therapy
- Autism Help- A better future for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & related developmental disorders
- Childbrain- The Pediatric Neurology Site
- Autism Society of America
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Neurosensory Centers of America- Trophy Club, Texas
Books that we have found beneficial...
- Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom by Rebecca A. Moyles
- Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments by Brenda Myles & Jack Southwick
- Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues
- Parenting your Asperger Child by Alan Sohn & Cathy Grayson
- The New Social Story Book- Illustrated Edition by Carol Gray
- The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
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