Autism

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

Updated May 2009

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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
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   People with autism have problems with communication, social interaction, imagination and repetitive activities. Parents do not cause autism.
Date:   Oct 2009
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:   Sep 2009
Title:   Autism - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Resources for families of children with autism
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Autism - diagnosis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Classification of autistic disorder.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information covering the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of autism the developmental disorder.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   People with autism find it extremely difficult to understand and relate to other people. They have very restricted interests and activities.
Date:   Jan 2009
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:   Jan 2009
Title:   Causes of autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An explanation of current theories about the major causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An overview of autism spectrum disorder, with information about causes, symptoms and abilities, different types of the disorder and diagnosis.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Asperger syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Asperger syndrome is the name given to a group of problems that some children (and adults) have when they are trying to communicate with others.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A list of resources for autism spectrum disorder.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   People with autism have problems with communication, social interaction, imagination and repetitive activities.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Asperger syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Asperger syndrome is a disability related to autism. Asperger syndrome and autism are both types of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Autism spectrum disorder
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   '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.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Immunisation and autism
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Autism is a developmental disability thought to be a brain disorder. 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.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Autism - suggestions for parents
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Asperger syndrome and adults
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Adults with Asperger syndrome may experience a range of problems, including difficulties in negotiating sexual 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:   May 2008
Title:   Asperger syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. Children with Asperger syndrome may be helped with support, regular routine, training and medication. Asperger syndome is one of the 'autistic spectrum disorders'.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Autism
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008
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