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Avoiding Unfortunate Situations: Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials.

Resources Society of Victoria Inc.: Welcome to ACR-RSV. Please explore our site to learn about Autism, our services, support programs and history. Melbourne Australia.

Treatments: News, information & research on autism. Research the symptoms, treatments & therapies for autism. See how autistic children and families cope. Potential causes and cures of autism are also included.

A New View of Autism: A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.

Association for Research on Autism and Infant Development: autisme handicap santé mental trouble envahissant du développement

Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers: Questions and answers.

Autism Conferences: The best resources for Autism and Aspergers

Autism Conferences: Updated list from Future Horizons.

Autism in Children: Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.

Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers: Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).

Autism Research Institute: A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.

Autism Resources: An index of online information and resources on autism and asperger's symdrome. In addition to the list of links, the site has a FAQ memo and a bibliography.

Autism/PDD: What's the difference between Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS? What does the research say about treatments, therapies and outcomes? Where can you find support, information, advice and inspiration? Join Autism Spectrum Disorders Guide Lisa Jo Rudy to learn more about Autism Spectrum Dis...

Autism: Steps Towards Recovery: To recover from autism, it must be addressed in three ways: neurodevelopmental, training and metabolic.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out: Autistic Spectrum Disorders are explained, including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities.

Childbrain.com - PDD: This is the PDD/Autism section of Childbrain.com, the website for the Child Neurology and Developmental Center in New Hyde Park, New York, directed by Rami Grossmann, M.D.

Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs: Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.

eMedicine Health - Autism: Autism is a complex disorder of the central nervous system that has the following 3 defining core features:Problems with social interactionsImpaired verbal and nonverbal communicationA pattern of repetitive behavior with ...

First Signs: First Signs® is the leader in early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders.

Global Autism Project: Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.

Information Headquarters: Autism: Facts and information on Autism.

Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical: Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT) people - those who aren't consided autistic.

NINDS Autism Information Page: Autism information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

NPR : Autism: Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder which affects a child's ability to communicate, reason, and even live independently. Both studies are part of the government's national effort to...

NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes: Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.

NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism: According to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is now 10 times more common today than it was 10 years ago. Guest host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. What's behind the rise in the autism rate? Are we just diagnosing the disease better? Pl...

NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism: In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count of children with autism. Hear NPR's Jon Ha...

NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought: A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsop.

Professional Development Certificate in Autism: Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.

Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker: Decreasing display flicker. Mostly for Windoze, but the information applies to Linux and other OS. This is particularly important for people with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism and people who get frequent migraines.

Survey of Autism: Autism surveys and statistical database.

The Autism Project: A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.

UNC-CH - Division TEACCH: Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren) as a part of the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, provides services to individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders ...

[CDC] Autism Information Center: Information on autism. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

[NIMH] Autism: National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.

[Suite 101] Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Articles and reviewed links.