Tag Archive: autism

Autism Treatment, Part 4: The importance of early intervention

A promising new treatment for autism requires a significant time commitment.

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Autism Treatments, Part 3: Is "Full Recovery" Possible?

Most people regard autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as life-long in nature. However, research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not always the case.

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Autism Treatment, Part 2: Anatomy of Autism (Episode 89)

Psychologists discuss the diagnosis and treatment of autism.

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Autism Treatments, Part 1: Using Anti-Psychotics for Autism

Using anti-psychotic medications to treat aggression in autistic children has increased. What is the impact?

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Autism, Part 5: Autistic kids at school

Autistic kids are increasingly being placed in general education classes. What do parents need to know about school programs?

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Autism, Part 4: What about treatment?

The difficulties of autistic kids vary widely – some clinicians have adopted a broad approach to address their needs.

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Autism, Part 3: Reading Faces

Researchers have been trying to determine the processes that lead to the social deficits of kids with autism and related disorders.

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Anatomy of Autism (Episode 82)

Psychologists speak with Dr. Gillian Graham Bevan, a psychologist whose son has autism.

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Autism, Part 1: What You Need to Know

Although the characteristics of kids with autism vary, there are some difficulties that are commonly seen.

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Stress is a major concern for parents of autistic kids

Parenting may be the most rewarding job you'll ever have, but most people would agree that it can be stressful. New research shows that mothers of some of the neediest kids show increased levels of stress, worry, and depressive symptoms. In a study published in ...

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