autism

These 2 doctors had stated in the past that vaccines had no relationship in the autism epidemic. Now they want their names off the CDC report. Very interesting... Please add any details you know about this new controversy.

my cousin has autism and she seems to have a lot of sources to help her communicate and function here in the U.S. I was wondering how other countries help people with autism. Especially third world countries.

I have been reading up on autism, but I still do not fully understand how it affects someones everyday life.And also just tell me more about autism.

Right now we live in Maine and the schools are terrible. We have 2 children with autism and one without. We are in search of a state that has good autism programs, schools, and where the state will cover the therapy costs (i.e. a ketie beckett program). I also would like the state to have long...

Why do you think autism is more often diagnosed in the last decade?

I have autism, and people at my school bully me. Do you know what i can do to raise more awareness? Could this have anything to do with contacting Autism Society of Canada?

I am researching autism in children under 3 right now. My friend and I have been discussing my son. We believe, my son is showing signs of autism. My friend said he has autistic children in his family and those children have big heads. Like rounder in the back of the head. Does anyone know...

I'm doing some medical research on autism in babies and children up to 2/3years, and i wondered what kind of doctor would specialize in diagnosing this in children, and what kind of tests they would generally run. I initially thought neurologists, but I'm still not really sure.Is it also...

I know it doesn't help get rid of the autism but i know there is one out there to help with social and behavior.

There's research and everything saying that fish oil helps children with autism, but it also contains mercury which is not good for them. It sounds contradictory.

I can't find a description of which particular behaviors separate the different classifications of autism. Is there an actual list the professionals follow to make this decision or is it subjective?

My younger brother is four and he is a twin he was born first and he is the one with autism, why did he get it and not my other brother if usually it can be the youngest twin to have any problems or disabilties and how is it diagnosed what are the symptoms or signs to look for.

What is the difference between those two disorders? and does anybody have a good autism spectrum picture?Ryan: and which one are you?

I am worried about my nephew and my parents told me when i was a child i had autism but i somehow out grew it.What are the signs of autism?

My daughter has 22 weeks of pregnancy and she is having seizures. The Doctor said that she needs to start medications as soon as possible. She had epilepsy and she is been out of medications for about 7 years. We are worry because we heard that this can cause malformation or autism in the baby...

My son has autism. I am currently employed and have insurance through my work. I am planning on moving and taking a new job but I am worried that I will not be able to get insurance for my son if I move. If anyone knows anything about this please help.Thanks,Randy S.

Is there something else in it that has been linked to autism? I heard something about vaccine-induced measles virus being found in the brain and intestines of a 9 year-old autistic boy.I only want answers from people who know why MMR is attributed to autism, not from people who deny it. That's...

I just heard about Broad Autism Phenotype and it sounds the same as Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified. Is it? How are they different?

I am trying to find out what career choice would lead me to research autism and find methods to help people with autism.

My son is 20 months old. The symptoms that fit on the autism spectrum are that he speaks no words but can hear fine, he flaps his hands when frustrated, and frequent tantrums. But what doesn't fit is that he is very social, makes a few gestures, and plays with other children appropriately...