Autism

Follow the links below to find information on autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's syndrome.

Updated May 2009

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Title:   Sexual health and disability
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Due to the diverse range of information that can be covered under sexual health and disability, this fact sheet aims to provide access to organisations and resources that can provide further detail on issues regarding sexual health and disability.,Some of the information available from Family Planning Queensland includes: About Periods - for parents and carers of girls and women with a learning difficulty or disability About Periods - for girls and women with a learning difficulty or disability Contraception - disability Sexuality Education and Asperger's Syndrome for parent and carers Feel Safe -,Queensland Health Health HID : Infections and Parasites : Viral Infections Topic: Sexual Health and Disability Description The range of issues that can be covered under sexual health and disability are diverse.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Asperger syndrome and adults
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Adults with Asperger syndrome may experience a range of problems, including difficulties in negotiating friendships and relationships, and finding a suitable job. Training and experience can help to build coping skills. Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Autistic savant
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   'Autistic savant' means a person with an autism spectrum disorder who has an unusual gift or an outstanding skill or knowledge clearly above their general level of ability and above the population norm. For example, a person with autism could have a 'savant' skill in relation to their memory for numbers.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Autism - suggestions for parents
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A child with autism – also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – poses extra challenges for a parent. Parents need support and resources and may want counselling. A doctor, autism professional or support group is a good place to start when looking for help.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Asperger syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. People with Asperger syndrome may be helped with support, regular routine, training and medication. Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Autism is a complex disorder which affects a person's ability to interact with the world around them. Signs of autism include poor language development, unusual or repetitive behaviours and a diminished interest in other people. The development areas most affected are communication, social interaction and behaviour.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Parent training/ parent therapy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Parent training, or parent therapy, is a programme that is designed to help parents develop the skills necessary to manage their child’s behaviour and development.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Autism Early Intervention Program
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information about the Autism Early Intervention Program run by Novita, part of the Federal government providing increased access to a range of evidence based services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Parent guide to therapies
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Reliable information about a wide range of therapies and interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including research ratings, and approximate time and costs involved.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information covering the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of autism the developmental disorder.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Asperger syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   People with an Asperger syndrome have problems in the development of communication and social skills and with particular repetitive behaviours.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Helping siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A summary of how parents of children with autism spectrum disorder can help their child's siblings feel positive and cope with the ASD experience, with tips for helping siblings of children with ASD.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Family, friends and your child's autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A summary of how extended family and friends might respond to you and your child with autism spectrum disorder, and tips on helping family and friends provide support for families with children with ASD.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder and family stress
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A discussion of the stress families experience because of raising a child with ASD, with a particular emphasis on ideas for managing stress.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Support for autism spectrum disorder in your community
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An overview of where and how parents can find community support for their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as tips for dealing with community reactions to children with ASD.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder and family relationships
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Ideas for how families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can build and maintain good family relationships, including tips for focusing on family strengths, building family resilience, and working on family relationships where there is a child with ASD.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Dealing with sleep difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A summary of sleep problems affecting children with autism spectrum disorder and how to manage sleeping problems and sleep difficulties in a child with ASD.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Promoting good sleep habits for children with autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A summary of good sleep habits for children with autism spectrum disorder and how they can help children with ASD sleep and settle better.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Helping children with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Helping Children with Autism package created new items in the Medicare Benefits Schedule; funding for training teachers and supporting playgroups; and provides early intervention and individual assistance packages for children and their families.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Autism spectrum disorders - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Usually detected in early childhood, autism spectrum disorders cause problems with social understanding, behaviour and communication. Find out the symptoms and causes of these disorders.
Date:   Nov 2009

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