Autism Spectrum Neurodevelopmental Disorders Mental Health Health United Kingdom
Autism Spectrum Neurodevelopmental Disorders Mental Health Health United Kingdom
Autism is a lifelong condition that was first identified as a new syndrome in 1943. Early theories of its cause and diagnostic systems focused on an emotional abnormality. Evidence now suggests that autism is due to physical dysfunction within the brain, which leads to a difference in development, not just a delay. Key features that characterise autism have been identified as the ‘triad of impairments’. These affect social interaction, social communication and imagination. The manifestations of each impairment vary according to the general level of cognitive ability and the existence of any additional problems. This results in a continuum of need, or a range of conditions called the ‘autistic spectrum disorders’.
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Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Article from the British Medical Journal examining studies into the prevalence of autism. Includes references to works cited.
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Aromatherapy and Autism - A review of the effects of touch and fragrance in providing opportunities for interaction and communication. Includes information about the selection of essential oils, procedure and outcomes.
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Public Awareness Autism - An information site by parents of a child diagnosed with autism. Includes information and news on autism and related disorders, with advice and guidance on education, interventions, benefit entitlements, and a section of parents' stories.
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Awares (All Wales Autism Resource) - A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English)
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Educational Psychologist: Autism Checklist - Lists the core behaviours associated with the condition and offers the ability to locate and contact chartered educational psychologists in the UK for further advice.
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder Parents Pages UK - A parental account offering guidance and support for families. Includes a forum, diagnostic and anecdotal information, and links to other resources.
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Autism and Computing - A collection of articles exploring the implications of a dynamic model of mind for aspects of the autistic condition. Includes suggestions of helpful approaches.
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ISEC 2000: Outcomes of Three Educational Interventions - Report of a comparative study exploring the extent to which different school-based educational programmes address specific needs. Includes a table of methods and approaches used with suggestions for future research.
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BUPA: Autism & Asperger's - Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
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