Autism in Toddler

treatments

Therapy overview

Autism Education

This great summary of therapies that might help treat autism in toddlers and children gives specific info on different approaches.

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Now that you know early Intervention services are available, how do you find them? This nice resource gathers info on programs and state agencies that serve your toddler with autism.

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Get a wonderful overview of early Intervention services for families who see signs of autism in toddlers. The info on creating IFSPs is practical and particularly helpful.

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One researcher with 25 years of experience gives advice on addressing autism in toddlers and children. Learn some of his tips for dealing with insurance carriers and accessing resources.

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Get info on diagnosis and treatment of autism in toddlers from the perspective of one affected mother. This is a wonderful, personal account.

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symptoms

CHAT with your doctor

Natl Autistic Society

The CHAT (Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) is a tool devised to help physicians identify autism in toddlers and young children. Get some background, and a downloadable questionnaire, here.

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This great summary of autism spectrum disorders gives you some context by comparing symptoms of different types of autism in toddlers and children. Click on the disorder list on the right to get more information.

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See the symptoms

Autism Speaks

After you log in, you'll be able to view many videos that compare behaviors of kids with and without autism. See examples of autism in toddlers to better understand the symptoms.

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This great short summary will help you understand the basics before digging deeper into info on autism in toddlers.

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Toddler warning signs

Autism Education

This list of behaviors might help indicate autism in toddlers. Use this summary to start a discussion with your child's health care provider.

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self-help

Learn from other parents

Foundation for Autism Information and Research

In these videos, parents of autistic toddlers and children share their experiences and coping strategies.

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Make a call

Autism Research Institute

This call-in center is staffed to answer your autism questions. Find out more about resources and services to address autism in toddlers.

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risks

Toddler vaccines and autism?

Institute for Vaccine Safety

Going to the pediatrician for vaccines and concerned about the possible connection to autism in toddlers? Print out this list and check the thimerosal content before heading out the door.

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causes

11 genes and autism

Sacramento Bee

New research has found that autism in toddlers is more often found in kids with more active genes governing immune cells. Is there a link between prenatal infection and autism?

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Consult this summary of research on autism in toddlers and the possible connection to mercury preservatives in vaccines. Be sure to click through the links to read the reports.

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