Autism

As the number of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders increases, so do the myths. Here are some of the myths believed about autism disorders.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Many parents seek nondrug options for their child with autism. Biomedical intervention may be worth pursuing.

Print out and use this checklist to help in an initial diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome in your child. You can find more checklists on Asperger's syndrome here.

Print out and use this checklist to help in an initial diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome in your child. You can find more checklists on Asperger's syndrome here.

Print out and use this checklist to help in an initial diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome in your child. You can find more checklists on Asperger's syndrome here.

Print out and use this checklist to help in an initial diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome in your child. You can find more checklists on Asperger's syndrome here.

This article explores the Emotion Boy, one of the three general subtypes of Asperger children.

This article explores the Logic Boy, one of the three general subtypes of Asperger children.

This article explores the Rule Boy, one of the three general subtypes of Asperger children.

This article describes autism and how to deal with a newly diagnosed child and his doctors.

Here is a mother's firsthand account of her experiences with her autistic child.

This article examines the emotional, physical, and financial stresses that parents often experience after their child is diagnosed with autism.

It is often difficult to diagnose Asperger's syndrome, but this article will help you avoid some common diagnosis problems.

This appendix describes the characteristics displayed by children and teens with Asperger's syndrome.

This article describes the best ways to intervene in a crisis with your child.

This article can help you regulate your Asperger child's anxiety.

This article explains how to help your child look at and react to situations in a better way.