Autism
Autism is the most severe developmental disability. Appearing within the first three years of life, autism involves impairments in social interaction — such as being aware of other people’s feelings — and verbal and nonverbal communication.
Some people with autism have limited interests, strange eating or sleeping behaviors or a tendency to do things to hurt themselves, such as banging their heads or biting their hands.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
Treatment of Autism
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Facilitated Communication: Sifting the Psychological Wheat from the Chaff
If psychological research does not always give us hoped-for answers, it does help us sift potent reality from wishful thinking and focus our energy on real solutions.
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Autism treatment options
Today clinicians use medication and behavioral interventions to help children cope with autism.
News
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New autism guidelines may reduce diagnoses by nearly one-third
February 26, 2014, Fox News
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Senator proposes law to protect children
January 26, 2014, The New York Times
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For kids with autism, sights and sounds are disjoined
January 15, 2014, Fox News
Monitor on Psychology Articles
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A ‘high-functioning musical’ brings Asperger’s syndrome to the stage
September 1, 2013
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Five major psychiatric disorders share genetic links
May 1, 2013
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Catching autism earlier
October 1, 2012
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Autism prevalence and the DSM
October 1, 2012
Books
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Autism, The Invisible Cord: A Sibling's Diary
August 1 2012
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Asperger's Rules!: How to Make Sense of School and Friends
May 15 2012
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Russell's World: A Story for Kids About Autism
March 15 2011
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How to Find Mental Health Care for Your Child
September 2010
