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Follow the links below to find information on autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's syndrome.
Reviewed January 2008
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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'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.
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Sep 2008
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Helping children with autism
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Helping Children with Autism package will create new items in the Medicare Benefits Schedule, fund training for teachers and support playgroups, and provide early intervention and individual assistance packages for children with autism and their families.
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Jul 2008
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Media release. New health services from 1 July
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 July, families will have access to a whole range of new health services - including a $150 voucher for teen dental care; a free health check for kids about to start school; and a guide to kids' health and development for parents.
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Jul 2008
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Helping children with autism
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 July 2008, six Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items are available to eligible allied health professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders. These items are part of the Australian Government's $190 million Helping Children with Autism package.
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Jun 2008
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Autism
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The brain makes sense of everything we sense, and then we react to all that information. Children with autism get all of that information, but they are not able to make sense of it all.
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May 2008
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Helping children with autism: new medicare items
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Fact sheet about new Medicare items for diagnosis and early intervention treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders.
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May 2008
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Gluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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It has been suggested that peptides from gluten and casein may have a role in the origins of autism and that the physiology and psychology of autism might be explained by excessive opioid activity linked to these peptides. ...
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Feb 2008
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Immunisation and autism
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Better Health Channel
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A group of English researchers have claimed that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination can trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and, ultimately, autism in susceptible children. However, further studies undertaken around the world have found no evidence of this.
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Oct 2007
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Autism - resources
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Resources for families of children with autism
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Oct 2007
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Autism - suggestions for parents
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Better Health Channel
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Parenting is a difficult job, but a child with autism poses extra challenges. This fact sheet offers helpful suggestions; see your doctor, autism professionals or autism associations for further information and advice.
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Aug 2007
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Autism
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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People with autism have problems with communication, social interaction, imagination and repetitive activities.
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Aug 2007
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Autism
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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People with autism find it extremely difficult to understand and relate to other people. They have very restricted interests and activities.
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Aug 2007
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Autism: what do we mean by it?
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myDr
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Autism is a developmental disability which affects the ability of a person to understand the meaning and purpose of body language.
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Jun 2007
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Autism: what can be done?
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myDr
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Most affected children will show signs of autism by the age of 2, but a firm diagnosis may not be possible until 3 or older.
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Jun 2007
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Asperger syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects how the brain works. It shapes a child's social, emotional and communication skills, and behaviours. Asperger syndrome is rarely recognised before the age of three. There is no cure, but those affected may be assisted with support, regular routine, training and medication.
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May 2007
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Asperger syndrome and adults
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Better Health Channel
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Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders. Affected adults may experience a range of problems, including difficulties in negotiating sexual relationships and finding a suitable job.
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May 2007
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Media release. New medicines subsidised for cancer, arthritis and autism
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Patients with prostate cancer, arthritis and autism-related behavioural problems will benefit from three medicines that will be subsidised from today through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
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Mar 2007
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