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Disability Specific Resources: Autism


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Information: Autism
[Updated January 31, 2012] © Copyright 2012, New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.

This information guide is written by New Horizons Un-Limited. The guide provides information about this disability including Definition, Types, Causes, Characteristics, and Statistics. We envision a world with the inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities in our communities, our workplaces and our lives so we also include information on Awareness, Viewpoint, Needs and Solutions, Therapy and Rehabilitation, On-line Discussion Forum, and where to go on the Internet to Learn More about this disability.

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Links to Publications by Others

Autism's parent trap: When false hope can be fatal

See this article by Cammie McGovern, that was printed in the The New York Times, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006, on the author's website. Despite the title of this article, this article encourages a more practical approach for parents. Parents of autistic children have been sometimes led to believe that their child can be cured. The author encourages parents to hear a more realistic message: "Children are not cured, but they do get better." They are also encouraged to set goals, and enjoy the journey.

CDC Releases New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) from Multiple Communities in the United States

This February 7, 2007, press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a new study from eight communities throughout the country that shows that there are more occurences of Autism in these communities than previously known. The study admits that they are not sure if there is a rise or other factors such as better diagnostic tools gives these hirer results. The CDC encourages parents to get early testing to obtain early intervention through their Learn the Signs, Act Early program. To see the press release in its entirety, visit the CDC at the link above.

New Sign Disabilities: Guide to Autism

This guide is offered by the series, Know-the-ADA, from the Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities. This guide offers a comprehensive article on Autism including definition, characteristics, discussion of possible causes, therapies and treatments, suggestions for parents, and misconceptions of Autism. The article includes a great list of resources to learn more about the Autism Spectrum and how you can seek treatment for a child with Autism.

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