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.
State-by-state resources
NICHCY
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.
Education for kids under three
Autism Educaiton
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.
Autism primer
Autism
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.
First-person account
Parents
Get info on diagnosis and treatment of autism in toddlers from the perspective of one affected mother. This is a wonderful, personal account.
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.
Autism spectrum overview
Autism Speaks
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.
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.
Understanding autism
Autism Today
This great short summary will help you understand the basics before digging deeper into info on autism in toddlers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Thimerosal studies
NIAID
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.


