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Autism Researchat the NICHD
What is the prevalence of autism?What causes autism?Is there a link between autism and vaccines?What is the clinical phenotype of autism?What disorders does PDD or ASD include?What is my role as a health care professional in caring for a child with autism?What are the symptoms of autism?When is the usual onset of symptoms?Are there any indications that require immediate evaluation for autism?What other parental concerns should prompt a health care provider to evaluate a child for autism?Do parents typically overreact when they think their child has a problem?How can I determine whether a parental concern actually constitutes a social or behavioral development problem?What is the typical process for diagnosing a child with autism?Are there any screeening or diagnostics tools I can use to help identify children who might need additional evaluation?What do I do once a child in my care is diagnosed with autism?Is there a cure for autism?Are there treatments for autism?
What is the prevalence of autism?
What causes autism?
Is there a link between autism and vaccines?
What is the clinical phenotype of autism?
What disorders does PDD or ASD include?
What is my role as a health care professional in caring for a child with autism?
What are the symptoms of autism?
When is the usual onset of symptoms?
Are there any indications that require immediate evaluation for autism?
What other parental concerns should prompt a health care provider to evaluate a child for autism?
Do parents typically overreact when they think their child has a problem?
How can I determine whether a parental concern actually constitutes a social or behavioral development problem?
What is the typical process for diagnosing a child with autism?
Are there any screeening or diagnostics tools I can use to help identify children who might need additional evaluation?
What do I do once a child in my care is diagnosed with autism?
Is there a cure for autism?
Are there treatments for autism?
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