Autism 101
This page offers a brief introduction to autism and highlights the importance of early intervention for young children.
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Ten Signs of Possible Autism-Related Delays in 6 to 12 month old children.
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Autism is described as differences in social communication, differences in emotional responses, differences in social relationships, and differences in sensory preferences and use (Autism Conversations: Evaluating Children on the Autism Spectrum through Authentic Conversations, 2010: Western Psychological Services, publisher).
National Autism Association
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“Is This Autism?” by Donna Henderson is a terrific primer for anyone interested in learning more about the autistic neurotype.