Autism

The iPad: a Useful Tool for Autism
Computers, iPads, and Autism
Computers are useful for those with autism; they facilitate communication and aid in learning. In recent months, there has been some buzz in education and autism communities about the Apple iPad. The iPad, like other computers, is an effective tool for many on the autism spectrum. Its flexibility and portability offer some additional advantages, though, over laptops or PCs. The touch screen and layout make the iPad more accessible for children with coordination or learning difficulties; thes...

Living With Aspergers Syndrome
~Who Is Affected by Autism?~
~Who Is Affected by Autism?~ In one word: me. I have Asperger's Syndrome, a type of Autism. Life is difficult, not so much because autism affects the things I do, but mostly because people do not take the time to get to know me. My cloths scare off most people, before they get to meet me. The few that aren't scared off get upset at my not making eye contact when they speak to me. They get more upset when I don't answer them back. Next they start interigateing me, questions left and right and...

Autism: Sharing the diagnosis
Sharing the Autism diagnosis with others is not an easy task!
Autism Spectrum Disorder is the name of the condition affecting my children. It is not obvious, it is not fatal, it is not infectious, it has no cure and besides its name, it is mostly unknown to others. My children have been officially diagnosed with this condition as early as 2 years old. When my husband and I shared the news with our families, it did not matter which side it was, the reactions were very difficult to deal with. While his side of the family was blaming my genetic pool in a ...

Autism 101 - What is Autism
Did you know that 1 child is diagnosed with Autism every 20 minutes? Autism 101 explains some of the basics of autism including statistics on autism, characteristics and signs of, and causes of. Are you new to Autism? Would you like to learn more about Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Ribbon story? Are you interested in gluten-free diets, Jenny McCarthy's jouney with Autism, autism videos, poems, or Autism Awareness products? Looking for the perfect gift for your child's therapist or tea...

The Challenges of Autism
Autism, What is it?
A utism is classified among the developmental disorders of children. It is characterized by impaired ability to interact socially. These children have problems with verbal and nonverbal communication. They also frequently exhibit unusual repetitive behavior or extremely limited activities and interests. Experts estimate that three to six children out of every thousand will have Autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.

Autism and Vaccines
Help me explore the causes of the American autism epidmic
This lens is all about seeking the facts about the autism and vaccine link. Facts are hard to find in this controversy, with both sides pointing at the absence of facts as though failing to prove something is proof of the opposite. My goal is to say nothing without being able to point to a valid source as evidence. Feel free to comment if I need to cite something. :) (This is a Bad Science lens.)

About In Our Aut World
and me... Sidther
I recently tried to start my own website about autism. I'm not so sure how that went.... I can't find it. I am not good at websites, HTML etc. The back-up plan was a free hosted website... so I went with Google sites. All of the names I wanted were already taken, so I went with In Our Aut World- which google kindly squished together for me, despite trying it with hyphens etc. So I am trying to be consistent. Anyway... The point of the site is to try and help Neurotypical (people without autis...

Autism Facts and Information | Autism and You |
Autism and You: A World on a Spectrum
Thank you for visiting my lens -- please take a moment to rate it. Visit often as I am adding new stuff all the time. Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome. Autism is highly heritable, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is ...

Living with Autism
Autism is a life changing disorder!
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affects 1 in 150 children every year. Autism does not affect the life expectancy of the person diagnosed with it, but it is life changing for the person as well as everyone else involved in their daily life. How does it affect others? Let's find out! First of all, Autism is not an obvious medical condition until your child is at least a year old. Even then, since children reach milestones at a different pace, Autism often gets unnoticed by family ...

Choosing Providers For A Child with Autism
So many providers, all for one child
Choosing your team is a very important step. The team can be modified as necessary. Before you add anyone to the team, you should do some homework. Who told you about the provider? someone who used them or a search engine? Find the provider's website (if applicable). Get a feel for their goals/ mission, jot down their credentials. Now, search their credentials on a national database to confirm they are legitimate, including the level. Google the providers name? Search through as many pages as...