Autism

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Vaccines—Autism Toolkit

Scientific studies show that many different genes work together with things in the environment to put a child at risk for autism spectrum...

Discussing the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder With Your Child—Autism Toolkit

As your child gets older, she may read reports or hear the word autism in reference to her. Some children are aware of their diagnosis,...

Behavior Challenges—Autism Toolkit

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a hard time relating to and communicating with other people. They may try to...

ASD—What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder

Many factors may lead to symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If a family already has a child diagnosed as having ASD, the chance...

ASD—What Are Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may show developmental differences throughout their infancy, especially in social and...

ASD—Teen and Adult Years

Teens and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have special concerns. Read on to learn more from the American Academy of...

Answers About Complementary and Integrative Medicine—Autism Toolkit

Many families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have questions about other types of treatments for symptoms of ASD. They...