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  • NY Times Opinion:Over-Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome February 1,2012
    Now that the American Psychiatric Association has stated they may refine the ways autism and Asperger syndrome are diagnosed,The New York Times examines the matter on today's opinion page. First,an op-ed by psychiatrist Paul Steinberg,"Asperger's History of Over-Diagnosis,"delves into the history of the issue:...Read Full Post […]
  • Proposed Changes to DSM's Autism Definition Likely to Raise Eyebrows January 23,2012
    Few conditions seem to generate as much controversy as autism. The latest potential hornet's nest centers on the upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM),which is due out in 2013. The DSM,which is put out by the American Psychiatric Association (APA),is the mental health profession's bible,settin […]
  • A Farewell to the About.com Autism Site September 28,2011
    Well,it's been about five and a half years. When I started on this site,my son was just a little guy. At that time,I wanted to know all about autism spectrum disorders.  And over the years,I have learned!  The wealth of information I collected - all I ever wanted to know,and more! - will still be here,on these web pages,for a while to come.  That […]
  • An Adult with Autism Follows His Passion September 23,2011
    What can an adult with autism do with his life? Some adults with autism are fortunate enough to find the supports to pursue their passion. Lee is an adult with autism who followed his fascination with remote controlled cars - and found friendship,respect,opportunities and more!...Read Full Post […]
  • The "New"DAN! and Autism Research Institute September 23,2011
    The Autism Research Institute was out there first,and that's why they own that coveted URL:http://www.autism.com! Given that the organization has been around for a very long time,it makes sense that there would be changes to their approach to autism treatment....Read Full Post […]