Mild Autism in Children
treatments
Big brother for children with autism
Science Daily
Discover how videotaping children with autism during daily activities might help parents, teachers and doctors provide better individualized care.
Beneath the surface
NIMH
Delve deeper into pervasive developmental disorders with this overview about children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, or mild to severe autism.
symptoms
Warning signs and more
Autism Speaks
If you suspect mild autism in your child, these red flags will be helpful. Explore the whole resource for expert interviews and a complete video series.
Diagnostic criteria
Autism Society of America
After careful observation, healthcare professions try to diagnose children with pervasive developmental disorders as having one of these conditions.
Somewhere on a continuum
Helpguide
This terrific guide suggests that children with autism fall somewhere within a spectrum of symptoms that ranges from mild to severe. Includes information on communication, behavior, social skills and more.
What's the difference?
Healthination
From pervasive developmental disorder to Asperger's syndrome, a wide spectrum of autism exists in children. Check out this amazing set of high-quality videos for more.
self-help
A success story
Keeping Kids Healthy
This video features children with autism and their parents and physicians. Also, meet James Ogilvie, a young man with mild autism who continues to achieve incredible goals despite his disorder.
39 and growing
Monash University
Caring for a child or children with mild or severe autism? Choose one of these fact sheets for info on everything from potty-training and vaccine updates to schooling.
Pamphlet for parents
Mental Health Foundation
Use this online booklet to get tips for caring for your child with mild autism. Explore communication techniques and ways to come to terms with your own expectations.
alternatives
A brief overview
University of Maryland
Check out this great introduction to autism in children and adults. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and alternative therapies in easy-to-understand language.
Children diagnosed with mild or severe autism might actually have a genetic disorder called Rett Syndrome. This fact sheet provides extensive information on diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Could it be Asperger's?
Nemours
Accompanied by awkward behavior or social skills, Asperger's Disorder (or syndrome) is considered a mild form of autism. Click here to learn more.


