ASCC: What is Autism? « http://autism-ascc.org/kids.htm | | Information written for kids about understanding the ways in which people with autism may be different from themselves. |
Autism in the Movies « http://www.autism.org/movies.html | | Overview of cinema movies that portray people with autism. includes plot outlines and details of actors and actresses. |
Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers « http://www.teacch.com/info_primer.html | | Frequently asked questions from teacch (treatment and education of autistic and related communication handicapped children). |
BBC Health: Autism « http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/autism1.shtml | | A guide to the condition with information about associated problems , genetic factors and treatment. |
BUPA: Autism & Asperger's « http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/autism.html | | Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. available to download in pdf format. |
Chet's Studio « http://www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/chet.html | | Personal page by the sibling of a child with autism. includes tips on how to cope and advice for strangers. |
Child and Youth Health: Autism « http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2321 | | Learn what it is , the causes , how it is diagnosed , and how it is treated. includes problems with communication , social interaction , repetitive behaviors and play skills. |
Kids Quest: Autistic Spectrum Disorders « http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kautismpage.htm | | Suggests different ways of finding out about autism and includes an online attitude check-up. |
KidsHealth: Autism « http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html | | Learn what autism means , the causes , and what life is like for kids who have it. |
National Institute of Mental Health: Autism « http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm | | Provides the definition , diagnosis , and treatment for autism. |