HELP WITH Autism, Asperger's syndrome & related disorders
Autism, Asperger's syndrome and PPD-NOS can dramatically affect a child's life, as well as that of their families, schools, friends and the wider community. This site provides help with over 350 fact sheets of autism-related information, with an emphasis on practical strategies, as many families cannot afford the more expensive interventions, or may be geographically isolated and cannot access autism support services.
Could my child have autism or Asperger's syndrome?
This section provides help and information for parents who think their child might have autism, Asperger's syndrome, PDD-NOS, or related disorder:
Autism and Asperger's
syndrome: an introduction
Could my child
have autism? - early signs at different ages
Adults who
think they may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
12 questions
for parents before seeking an assessment
Assessment &
diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome and autism
My child has just been diagnosed - what do i do now?
This section provides help for parents whose child has just obtained a diagnosis of autism, Asperger's or related disorder:
Handling
the emotional shock of a diagnosis
My child's been
diagnosed with autism - what do I do now?
When and how
to tell your child they are on the autism spectrum
A guide
to different classifications of all the disorders
14 things a parent needs to know about the autism spectrum disorders
An introduction to autism
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders and it is increasingly being referred to as one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (or autism Spectrum Disorder). These disorders are characterized by delays in the development of children, such as socialization and communication. Autism itself is generally characterized by delays in social interaction, language as used in social communication, and development of symbolic or imaginative play.
Overview of autism
Diagnosis of autism
Long-term outcome
with autism
Adults with autism
Introduction to causes of
autism
Causes of autism
(detailed)
Characteristics
of autism
Communication
issues in autism
Effects
of autism on education
The sensory
system and autism
Autism as
a spectrum disorder
Autism
& social development
Repetitive
behaviors with autism
High-functioning
autism
To what extent
are genes involved in causing autism?
Incidence of
autism
History of autism
Autistic savants
An introduction to Aspergers syndrome
Asperger syndrome is at the milder end of the autism spectrum. Asperger's syndrome is often not identified in early childhood, and many individuals do not receive diagnosis until after puberty or when they are adults. In most cases, they are aware of their differences and recognize when they need support to maintain an independent life. It is differentiated from other Autism Spectrum Disorders in that early development is normal and there is no language delay. It is possible for people with Aspergers syndrome to have learning disabilities concurrently with Asperger syndrome.
Overview of Aspergers
syndrome
Characteristics
of Aspergers syndrome
Causes of Aspergers
syndrome
Screening
and diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome
Long-term
outcome with Asperger's
History of Asperger's
syndrome
Incidence
of Asperger's syndrome
Aspergers
syndrome & interpersonal relationships
Famous
people with Aspergers
Aspergers
politics & culture
Adults with
Asperger's syndrome
Communication
issues & Asperger's
The pervasive developmental disorders
Some countries classify autism and Aspergers syndrome as pervasive developmental disorders, others as part of Autism Spectrum Disorders. This section provides information on these systems, and autism, Aspergers syndrome, Rett's Disorder, PDD-NOS, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.
Pervasive
Developmental Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism (or Autistic Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental
Disorder-NOS (PDD-NOS)
Rett Syndrome (or
Rett's Disorder)
Childhood
Disintegrative Disorder (or Heller's syndrome)
Co-morbid
disorders associated with these disorders
Comorbid disorders with autism & Aspergers syndrome
This section covers some of the main disorders that can occur when a child has Asperger's syndrome, autism or PDD-NOS:
Introduction to
sensory problems
Sensory
Integration Dysfunction
Seizures and
epilepsy
Gastrointestinal
problems
ADHD
Intellectual
disability
Visual problems
Tourette
syndrome
Obsessive
compulsive disorder
Dysgraphia
(writing difficulties)
Dyspraxia (movement
problems)
Dyslexia (reading/writing
issues)
Dyscalculia
(issues with numbers)
Clinical depression
Bipolar
disorder
Fragile X
syndrome
Oppositional
defiant disorder
Antisocial
personality disorder
General
anxiety disorder
Tuberous sclerosis
