Immunisation and autism
Children are often diagnosed between the ages of 18 months and two years. A child with autism most commonly has difficulties with communication, social interaction and behaviour. Autism affects around one in 1,000 Australians, with boys more ... [... more]
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Play skills
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that affects at least 1 in 1000 people. It affects more boys than girls (approximately 4 boys for every 1 girl). People with autism have problems with communication, social interaction, imagination and ... [... more]
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Autistic savant
Autism is a puzzling disorder characterised by developmental delays. A person with autism often has problems understanding the meaning and purpose of body language and the spoken and written word. They find social interaction difficult, confusing ... [... more]
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Autism spectrum disorders
You may have a friend or family member with autism, there maybe someone at your school with autism, you may have heard the name somewhere, or you might just have seen the movie 'Rain Man'. There is a lot of information on the net about autism, ... [... more]
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Autism - diagnosis
From the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, By comparison, the DSM IV listing for Asperger's Disorder (also called Asperger Syndrome) has similar criteria of qualitative impairment in social interaction, and of restrictive ... [... more]
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Autism spectrum disorder - Resources
, you may wish to seek advice from the special education staff within the Department of Education and Children's Services, Association of Independent Schools of South Australia or Catholic Education SA. When choosing a [... more]
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Having a disabled person in the family
Asperger syndrome is a disability related to autism. It was first identified by Dr Hans Asperger (a paediatrician in Vienna). Asperger syndrome and autism are both types of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It affects people all of their lives but as ... [... more]
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Siblings (brothers and sisters)
Asperger syndrome is a developmental disability related to autism. It was first identified by Dr Hans Asperger (a paediatrician in Vienna) over 50 years ago. Asperger syndrome and autism are both types of Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with an ... [... more]
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People with autism have problems with communication, social interaction, imagination and repetitive activities. Autism is a type of developmental disorder. This means that children with autism develop their learning and thinking skills in unusual ... [... more]
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Autism - suggestions for parents
A child with autism poses extra challenges for a parent. Parents need support, resources and may want counselling. A doctor or autism support group is a good place to start when looking for help. Parenting is a difficult job, but a child with ... [... more]
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Autism - Better Health Channel.
Autism is a complex disorder which affects a child's ability to interact with the world around them. Signs of autism include poor speech and a lack of interest in other people.The development areas most affected are communication, social ... [... more]
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Autism spectrum disorder
The term 'Autism Spectrum Disorders' refers to a group of disabilities that affect a child's development. The most well-known Autism Spectrum Disorders are autism and Asperger syndrome. When children have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, they have ... [... more]
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