Autism

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Autism is a brain disorder that affects development in people as early as childhood and persists throughout adulthood. The three major areas of development that autism affects are communication, social intervention and creative play. The origins of autism are unknown.
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Autism is a complex disorder of the central nervous system that affects more than 1.5 million people in this country with defining core features such as problems with social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and a pattern of repetitive behavior with restricted interests. A number of other symptoms frequently coexist with autism. Some of those symptoms include having problems using language, forming relationships, and appropriately interacting with other individuals in society. Autism is a behavior defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood. In these individuals autism remains a constant throughout life, although research has allowed individuals with autism to control and adjust their behavior to be able to adapt easier to society. Although there still remains no cure for autism, within the last generation most children with autism have been able to remain living at home with their families, instead of being institutionalized.
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Articles [|Kyle's Treehouse]   -   ** [|http://www.KylesTreeHouse.org]     **>** <span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)"> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This site can help someone understand what autism is, different treatments that the individual can use, as well as support systems and resources that can further the knowledge to help autistic individuals and families of individuals that have autism. There is also a spot to find local and national events that support the fight to cure autism, as well as a spot to make a donation. **<span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">[|******Autism Health Article******] **<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">**-** <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/autism] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This site gives a detailed definition, as well as causes, risk factors, symptoms. There is also a great section dealing with support groups and what to expect as an autistic life continues. **[|******Autism** **MedTV******]****-**<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|**http://autism.emedtv.com/autism-articles.html**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This site has a wide range of articles relating to autism including such topics as asperger's syndrome, as well as other health topics. <span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">__**National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke**__ -- <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|**http://www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This site has has a Disorder Index at the top of it's page. By clicking on Autism, you can scroll down to find answers to many questions such as: What is it, treatments, prognosis, and what research is being done. At the bottom of the page it lists names of different organizations along with their web-sites, addresses and some phone numbers. <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">An Edutopia.org special report explores how, as the number of special-needs students soars, public schools grapple with ways to offer high-quality education without going broke. <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This is a recent article that shows how toys used in therapy can be a key in some autistic children's brains. They show how Legos can build a social bridge. <span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"> **<span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)">Books ** <span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 186)"><span style="color: rgb(22, 19, 19)"> <span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)"> [|Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism]**<span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 186)"><span style="color: rgb(22, 19, 19)">  <span style="color: rgb(22, 19, 19)">by Catherine Maurice. **<span style="color: rgb(149, 29, 29)"> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This book is based on a mother's account of using the Lovaas's Behavior Modification treatment, as well as the holding therapy. If you are a depressed parent this book is great for you. [Autism, account, behavioral, holding, treatment] [|Somebody Somewhere: Breaking Free from the World of Autism] **by Donna Williams.** <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">The author explores the 4 (1994) years since she has been diagnosed with autism. Throughout this process she tries to live a normal life. <span style="color: rgb(141, 27, 27)">[Autism, account] <span style="color: rgb(27, 32, 136)"> <span style="color: rgb(37, 31, 189)"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">__[|Without Reason: A family copes with Two Generations of Autism]__ **by Charles A. Hart.** <span style="color: rgb(150, 29, 29)"><span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">A first hand look at a man that has an autistic brother as well as an autistic son. This is an inspiring book that is written by someone on the outside looking in that deals with autism every day. <span style="color: rgb(141, 27, 27)">[Autism, account, family] <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"> [|Children with Aut ism: A Parent's Guide] **by Michael D. Powers.**<span style="color: rgb(141, 27, 27)"> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">The is a guide to treatments, education and legal issues that has a glossary, reading list and a guide to national and local organizations in the USA. [Autism, parents, intro]
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 * __<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">About.com __ --** <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This site has links to answer many questions about Autism. One can find out what the symptoms of a person with autism is, noting that not all people with autism suffer from the same symptoms. You can also find out some of the possible indicators of autism, as well as "Top Myths" and "Traits" of people with autism.
 * [|Overcoming Autism: Public Schools deal with a Growing Problem]**-  [|www .edutopia.org/aut ism-school-special-needs]
 * [|Legos Build a Social Bridge]**<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">- <span style="color: rgb(0, 34, 221)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"> --http://www.philly.com/**inquirer**/health_science/ daily/**2008**0315_Legos_a_building_block_in_**autism**_therapy.html - 119k

<span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)">**Powerpoint** <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This powerpoint shows the history of Autism, as well as the characteristics, symptoms and treatments. <span style="color: rgb(141, 27, 27)"> <span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)">**Videos** <span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)">[|********Giving Good Directions to Children with Autism********] <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"> **--** <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=50a8ce11492145b80f7e*|**http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=50a8ce11492145b80f7e</span]> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This 97 second video explains how to give 'better' directions to children with autism. It tells how giving the child a question can lead to confusion and stress on both sides. <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">__The Face of Autism__ -- **<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"> <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7kHSOgauhg</span]> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This video clip shows pictures of a child named Quinn with autism and different signs of autism. It shows classic early indicators of autism that most parents probably wouldn't know. <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">__Hope from J-Mac__ -- **<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"> <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)">[|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBPXHiVMb64</span]> <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This video clip is from ESPN's Sportcenter. It is a segment they did on Jason McElwain of Greec Athena in Rochester, NY. Jason (or J-Mac) touches the world with his one and only Varsity Basketball game he plays. He scores 20 points in just over 4 minutes of playing time and this event gives Hope to others with this disorder. media type="youtube" key="XBPXHiVMb64&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1&hl=en" height="373" width="425"
 * [|Autism 101]**<span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(38, 33, 161)"><span style="color: rgb(34, 11, 127)">-   <span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(13, 46, 171)"><span style="color: rgb(44, 42, 198)"><span style="color: rgb(38, 33, 161)"><span style="color: rgb(34, 11, 127)"> www.houstonisd.org/vgn/images/portal/ cit_23015118/166556405**Autism**%20101%20Presentation.pdf
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<span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)"> Blogs [|Autism Blogger | The Online Autism Support Group] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)"> A community of people who's lives have been affected by autism. [|Autism Hub: Autism Related Blogs - The Best Autism Blogging Around] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">You can join this hub by emailing them at admin@autism-hub.co.uk. [|Child Blogs] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">The fastest growing Mom network where you can get advice and share photos.

<span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)">Wikis [|**Autism Wiki** - **Autism Wiki** - Living with **autism**, personal stories **...**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This wiki was created by the people who use it. Autism Wiki is a place where people with autism can go, as well as people who care about them. <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">[|**Autism** - **Wikis** from Wikia - Join the best **wiki** communities] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This wiki is a site that can be used to find personal stories of both children with autism and parents of those children.

<span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)">Autism workshops <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 45)">[|**Autism** Conferences] Autism Web is a place to find out where the nearest or best conferences, workshops and events about autism are going to be held. [|**Autism** Society of America: Preconference **Workshop**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">A free all-day workshop that is intended for people on the spectrum of autism. parents, caregivers and professionals are all welcome to attend. [|Making Sense of **Autism**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">For anyone interested in scheduling a making sense of Autism workshop please contact us at <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">makingsenseofautism@msn.com. <span style="color: rgb(176, 28, 28)"> Tutorials [|Center for the Study of **Autism**] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">Two popular auditory programs written by Stephen M. Edelson called Earobics and Fast for Word. <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">These programs accentuate or stress speech sounds in order to facilitate the person's recognition and identification of sounds. [|Professional Development for Staff] <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">This page contains information about online courses, tutorials, implementing various instructional strategies, technology tools, and P.D. session handouts from system wide P.D. days. <span style="color: rgb(49, 94, 61)">

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