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Health NewsMore Than Half-Million U.S. Children Autistic: CDC Autism's Rise May Reflect Broader Definition, Better Diagnosis Search Results 1� of 17 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics Asperger Syndrome Asperger Syndrome is a developmental disorder falling within the autistic spectrum affecting two-way social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and a reluctance to accept change, inflexibi... Details >MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger SyndromeAsperger Syndrome (AS) Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder that is part of a group of conditions called autism spectrum disorders. Learn about sign and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and how to help your c... Details >Nemours FoundationAsperger Syndrome Fact SheetAsperger Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication ... Details >National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of HealthAutism in Children and Adolescents This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. Autism is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that... Details >SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health ServicesAutism Source Search nationwide autism-related services and supports by location or service type. ... Details >Autism Society of AmericaAutism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Once considered a rare disorder, autism and other conditions within the autism spectrum are now estimated to occur at a rate of 1 in 500 children. This site provides a great amount of information inc... Details >National Early Childhood Technical Assistance CenterAutism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)This booklet defines autism, explains how this devastating childhood disorder is diagnosed, and summarizes current thinking about possible causes. Answers questions about treatment approaches, includi... Details >National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of HealthA-Z Topics This page provide A-Z Topics, a series of Web resource pages on topics of high interest and concern. ... Details >National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of EducationDevelopmental Disabilities: Educational MaterialsThis page links to educational materials on developmental disabilities, including fact sheets and school lesson plans. Topics cover autism, hearing loss, mental retardation, and more.... Details >National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesDevelopmental ScreeningDevelopmental screening is a procedure designed to identify children who should receive more intensive assessment or diagnosis, for potential developmental delays. It can allow for earlier detection o... Details >National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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