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Autism
Raising a kid with autism has its own set of concerns and challenges. Here's what you need to know about diagnosis, screening, and living with autism. Get the advice and support to help your child thrive.
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Author Dr. Arthur Lavin helps you handle conflicts with your little one.
Top Features
- Autism Basics
Causes, symptoms, and treatments of autism in children.
- The Importance of Early Detection
If a child is diagnosed with autism, there's a lot parents and therapists can do -- if it's caught early.
- Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide
Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation.
Facts About Autism
How to Treat and Live With Autism
- 3 Little Words: An Autistic Son's Gift
- Q&A: How Do I Get Early-Intervention Services for My Child?
- Boy Interrupted: An Autistic Boy and His Dog
- "How Do I Explain My Autistic Son to My Daughter?"
- A Friendship Bridge to Kids With Autism
- Autism in America
- Autism: "Don't Ignore My Son!"
- Autism: Book and Website Resouces
- Autism: Online Resource Guide
- Dealing with the Diagnosis
- "Doctor, What Would You Do If It Were Your Child?"
- The Boy Who Couldn't Make Friends
- We Cured Our Son's Autism
- What It's Really Like To Raise a Child with Autism
