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Voting for the 2013 Readers'Choice Awards is in progress on About.com's Parenting Children With Special Needs site,and many autism resources are among the contenders. Check out the autism-related ...Read Full Post […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]