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A Guide to Autism

This online article provides a basic introduction to autism. It describes autism, discusses special interests and sensory sensitivities, and offers suggestions aimed at supporting ...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide

California-based, Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD, has created a simple guide on autism that includes types of ASD, prevalence (statistics), how to diagnose it and warning signs to look...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

The Role of Audiologists in Autism Spectrum Disorder

It is the position of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) that audiologists play an essential role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A comprehensive audiological assessment i...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Autism Spectrum Disorder

It is the position of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) that speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) play a critical role on interprofessional autism spectrum disorder (ASD) se...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Therapies

Online Article

Eye-to-Eye

A short blog post by Dr. Nouchine Hadjikhani of Harvard Medical School and the Gillberg Neuropsychiatric Centre, examining the social role of eye contact and the reasons why people...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

Urgent Need for an Autism Screening Tool which is not Male-Biased

A short blog post by Dr. Clare Allely, arguing that the current ASD screening instruments and diagnostic assessments reflect a male-biased understanding of ASD. Gillberg Neurops...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Video

Autism from A to Z

The Second Mary Coleman lecture is given by Professor Christopher Gillberg. After describing what is and what is not autism, Gillberg gives a tour of autism, from genetics to treat...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Video

Multicultural Issues and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism 209

This online video discusses barriers and obstacles to accessing autism information, supports, and services which can be faced by families from diverse linguistic and cultural backg...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Family Life

Online Article

The Lost Girls

Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood or Missed Altogether, Many Women with Autism Struggle to Get the Help They Need

This online article describes how girls and women on the autism spectrum may have difficulty obtaining a diagnosis and supports. It includes information about several cases, and d...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sexuality

Online Article

Autism's Full Spectrum

Underrepresentation of Minorities in Autism Research

This online article discusses how racial and ethnic minorities have been underrepresented in autism research and how they may face additional barriers to accessing services. Spe...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Video

Being a Professional in the Autism Field

What The Most Important Tools Are

This online video discusses some of the tools which professionals use in the autism field. The presenter notes that professionals do not always apply their theoretical knowledge i...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education

Online Article

Autism Information

For Adults New to an Autism Diagnosis

This online guide provides an introduction to autism for newly-diagnosed autistic adults. It describes autism and offers information about diagnosis, therapy, assistive technology...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults With ASD

Online Video

Brain Imaging of Individual Differences in ASD

This online video discusses individual differences in brains of people on the autism spectrum. The video speaks about the relationship to these differences as they pertain to repe...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Video

Advances in the Genetics of Autism

Implications for Therapy

This online video summarizes research regarding the genetics of autism. It suggests that genetics research could be used to increase the precision of treatment and intervention ap...

Classifications: Health, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

What is Autism?

Info for Coaches and Recreation Staff

This online information sheet provides a basic introduction to autism for coaches and recreation program staff. The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) offers recreational programs for...

Classifications: Recreation, Fitness, Leisure, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

Obsessions, Repetitive Behaviour and Routines

This online article describes how autistic people may have obsessions, repetitive behaviors, and routines, and it discusses how they may be an important source of enjoyment and a w...

Classifications: Family Life, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

Obsessions, Routines and Rituals

Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online article describes how special interests, obsessions, routines, and rituals can be important to and helpful for children with autism. It provides suggestions to help pa...

Classifications: Family Life, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

Communicating and Interacting

This online article provides tips to help readers communicate with people on the autism spectrum. The article also provides suggestions to help readers foster communication develo...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Skills

Online Article

Girls and Women who have Asperger’s Syndrome

Foreword from Safety Skills for Asperger Women by Liane Holliday Willey

This online article, by Tony Attwood, the foreword to a book written by Liane Holliday Willey, describes how Asperger Syndrome can present differently in girls and women. It lists...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Online Article

What is Autism?

This online article describes some key facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and serves as an introduction to ASD. Autism Speaks is an international advocacy organization ...

Classifications: Evaluating Autism Information, Autism Spectrum Disorders

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