autism

Learners with...
=Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)=

AKA Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PPD)

General Information Assessment Instruments Asperger Syndrome Other Related Disorders Technology for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Also see Social Skills, which includes an area about **Social Stories**, a technique that is often used with individuals with Autism.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Autism – PDD Resource Network []

Center for the Study of Autism []

Kids Health: Autism []

Kids Health: Pervasive Developmental Disorders []

Fact Sheet: Pervasive Developmental Disorders [] National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page [] National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The Center for the Study of Autism [] The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) provides information about autism to parents and professionals. Their homepage includes links to information on related disorders, issues, interventions, and other sites.

Social Behavior in Autism http://www.autism.com/ind_social_behavior.asp

An Inside View of Autism http://www.ehow.com/how_2071224_improve-social-skills.html

Frequently Asked Questions about Autism http://www.autism.com/ind_autism_faq.asp

Keys to Successful Independent Living, Employment and a Good Social Life for Individuals with Autism and Asperger's http://www.autism.com/ind_independent_living.asp

Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism http://www.autism.com/ind_teaching_tips.asp ASD_visual strategies []

Overcoming Autism: Public Schools Deal with a Growing Problem by Fran Smith [] “As the number of special-needs students soars, public schools grapple with ways to offer high-quality education without going broke.”

Rise In Autism Is Related To Changes In Diagnosis, New Study Suggests []

What do you know about autism? by Dr. Joyce Brothers [] Questions and the answers.

iReport: 'Naughty Auties' battle autism with virtual interaction [] This is a “virtual resource center for those with autism”

Using Restricted Interests to Improve Academic Engagement and Social Interactions of Children with Autism []

Autism []

Pervasive Developmental Disorders []

How to Choose Toys for Autistic Children []

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) [Wikipedia] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_Diagnostic_Observation_Schedule

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) http://www.agre.org/program/aboutadosg.cfm This is a "semi-structured assessment of communication, social interaction and play or imaginative use of materials for individuals suspected of having autism or other pervasive developmental disorders (PDD)."

The Role of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule in the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in School and Community Settings http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1868476/

ADOS, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule: An Important Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disoders http://www.suite101.com/content/ados-the-autism-diagnostic-observation-schedule-a123252

ASPERGER SYNDROME
OASIS: Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support []

Your Asperger Child: Diagnosis []

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support ~ Social Stories and Comic Book Conversations ~ [] This page provides you with brief descriptions of three well known method of helping teach social behavior including Social Stories, Comic Strip Conversations, and Thinking Stories. Also there are links to the order information and to the Gray Center (*read above).

Asperger Syndrome []

NICHCY Connections... to Asperger Syndrome []

OTHER RELATED DISORDERS
American Hyperlexia Association []

Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Information Page [National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke] []

Special Tools for Special Needs: Palm Pilots Help Kids Cope by Rich Shea [] “Handheld technology gives autistic students a learning boost -- and a social one.”