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• Autism, once viewed as a single diagnosis, is now known to encompass a range of developmental disorders that are said to form the "Autism spectrum." These range from relatively slight disabilities in social interactions to a severe breakdown in communication and social functioning.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: [http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/autism.html Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet

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  1. ASD reported to occur in 1 in 500 childrennectac: Overview to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  2. Begins in childhood, and continues throughout lifeCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: [http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/autism.html Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet
  3. Characterized by social, emotional and communication difficultiesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: [http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/autism.html Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet
  4. Main treatment: Behavioral interventionCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: [http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/autism.html Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet

• Vaccine Controversy

  Some parents maintain that the preservative, thimerosal, which had been used in vaccines, is linked to the development of Autism spectrum disorders. Scientific authorities, however, maintain that there is no evidence establishing such a link.Reuters: Still No Autism-Vaccine Link, Say Health Officials (March 7, 2008)

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Autism
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
  • Rett Syndrome

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  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think your child has an Autism spectrum disorder, please consult your doctor.

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