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• - Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
  
• - Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.
  
• - Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker.
  
• - Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Direc
  
• - National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
  
• - A comprehensive site dealing with various issues in autism including research, coping, parenting techniques, early intervention and preparing for adulthood. Provides an active forum, chats, reviewed links, and articles.
  
• - Explains the shared symptoms of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and then describes each syndrome along with its defining features.
  
• - A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
  
• - Articles and reviewed links.
  
• - Essay, with references, on the history and current knowledge of autism.
  
• - Information on diagnosis and treatment of Autism from board certified Neurologists.
  
• - Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.
  
• - Questions and answers.
  
• - In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count
  
• - Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
  
• - Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
  
• - Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  
• - Online art gallery by children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and similar disorders. Links to other autism art sites.
  
• - Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).
  
• - Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.
  
• - News, information & research on autism. Research the symptoms, treatments & therapies for autism. See how autistic children and families cope. Potential causes and cures of autism are also included.
  
• - Autism surveys and statistical database.
  
• - Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
  
• - A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.
  
• - A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Mars
  
• - Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
  
• - Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  
• - Facts and information on Autism.
  
• - Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles.
  
• - Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann.
  
• - Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT) people - those who aren't consided autistic.
  
• - Updated list from Future Horizons.
  
• - A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.