Mild Autism in Children

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Discover how videotaping children with autism during daily activities might help parents, teachers and doctors provide better individualized care.

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Delve deeper into pervasive developmental disorders with this overview about children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, or mild to severe autism.

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symptoms

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Accompanied by awkward behavior or social skills, Asperger's Disorder (or syndrome) is considered a mild form of autism. Click here to learn more.

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