Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) on the autism spectrum. If you understood that definition you probably already know a fair bit about Asperger’s syndrome and autism. If…

When is World Autism Awareness Day?

According to the study published in the journal Pediatrics, “ Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the US, 2007,” autism currently affects the lives of…

Signs of Autism

Autism is a broad term for complex neurobiological disorders of development known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). The other autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative…

Autism Therapy Choices

Autism is a developmental disability that affects an individual’s communication and social skills. Many individuals with autism can benefit from therapeutic intervention. Three of the most commonly used, and well-studied,…