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Autism/Asperger's Syndrome


Feature Writer: Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Melissa Hincha-Ownby, David Ownby

All of the focus on raising autism awareness in the past few years has paid off. More people know about autism spectrum disorders now than at any point in the past. The articles here are designed to serve as a resource for parents, caregivers, professionals and autistic individuals alike.

At Suite 101, we cover some of the most popular autism-related topics including causes of autism, autism research, biomedical treatments, autism education, and autism therapy choices. Whether you are looking for material on autistic disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, or one of the other pervasive developmental disorders, you will find the latest information here.

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Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Top Asperger's Syndrome Books

In: Autism Types

Asperger's Syndrome, while on the autism spectrum, is a distinct disorder. Books specific to the condition help parents learn more about their children's needs. more...

Top Autism Blogs - Biomedical and Recovery

In: Autism Treatment

Blogging is an effective tool for disseminating information; four blogs dedicated to autism recovery and biomedical treatments guide parents through this complex world. more...

2009 USAAA International Conference

In: Autism Treatment

Mark and David Geier will discuss the Lupron Protocol at the USAAA conference; this is just one of the many workshops available to conference attendees. more...

Controversial Autism Treatments

In: Autism Treatment

Not all autism treatment options are widely accepted. Two of the more controversial treatments are the Lupron Protocol and IV chelation. more...

Milestones Annual Autism/Asperger's Conference

In: Autism/Asperger's Syndrome (general)

The Milestones Organization's annual autism conference features tracks for individuals of all ages as well as workshops specific to Asperger's Syndrome and BCBAs. more...

Top Autism Blogs - Neurodiversity

In: Autism/Asperger's Syndrome (general)

The neurodiversity movement is gaining strength, partially due to several popular bloggers. Both autistic self-advocates and parents blog about true autism acceptance. more...

ABAI Convention in Phoenix

In: Autism Treatment

The Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention will host thousands of attendees, hundreds of panels, 93 workshops, and many special events. more...

Summer Activities for Children with Autism

In: Autism & Education

The transition from school year to summer break can be difficult for children with autism; planning summer activities helps to ease this transition. more...

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