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Early Test for Autism

by Beth McHugh

Scientists are moving closer to developing a blood test to detect autism early in life-possibly even at birth. Autism is often not diagnosed until a child is three to four years of age, when the characteristic behavior pattern becomes more apparent.

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What is Asperger's Disorder?

by Beth McHugh

The first time Elise met her mother-in-law she was struck by the fact that the woman seldom made eye contact with her. Instead she looked slightly over her shoulder into the distance, even when she was talking to her.

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Symptoms of Autism

by Beth McHugh

Do you suspect your child may have autism? Varying degrees of autism exist and are often related to the IQ level of the child, with those of higher IQ being less severely affected by the disorder. However, a diagnosis of autism requires the child to satisfy the following criteria: A.

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More about Autism

by Beth McHugh

Following on from What is Autism? , we'll now look at some of the many theories surrounding the development of autism, and try to make sense of the puzzling array of symptoms that characterize this disorder. Chloe is three-years-old and typifies the behavior of an autistic child.

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What is Autism?

by Beth McHugh

Cameron is an angelic four-year-old with tumbling black curls and gorgeous blue eyes. Because of his striking looks he attracts more than his fair share of attention from passers-by, but the majority of them come away from an encounter with Cameron with a sense of frustration.

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