Autism, PDD/NOS
Autism Society of Canada www.autismsocietycanada.ca
Autism Video www.tacanow. com/VIDEO. htm
What is Autism? www.autism.net
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that affects the way a person
communicates and relates to other people. The range and intensity of disability
varies widely, but all individuals affected by autism have difficulty with
communication, learning and social skills. There is no definitive cause
or cure, but specialized interventions can give individuals affected by
autism the tools they need to lead full and productive lives.
Geneva Center for Autism - Autism is a neurological disorder affecting communication, social interaction skills and behaviour. It usually manifests during the first three years of life. Impaired social interaction is its hallmark symptom as children with autism have serious problems relating to others and often avoid looking at people. Fifty percent are non-verbal and up to eighty percent are intellectually challenged, with only a few demonstrating the fantastic mathematical and artistic abilities exhibited by Dustin Hoffman's character in the film "Rainman". This site relates to the Geneva Centre for autism which is the leading source of support, resources and training in developing and teaching the most effective techniques for those affected by Autism/P.D.D. this site provides a link to the Directory of Services for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ontario. Hundreds of agencies are listed and many more continue to be added. This site has a reference library with a reading list, publication list, articles. Contains numerous links from A-Z.
Autism (Autistic Disorder) - impairments in social interaction, communication, and imaginative play prior to age 3 years. Stereotyped behaviors, interests and activities.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) - (commonly referred to as atypical autism) a diagnosis of PDD-NOS may be made when a child does not meet the criteria for a specific diagnosis, but there is a severe and pervasive impairment in specified behaviors.
Asperger's Syndrome - characterized by impairments in social interactions and the presence of restricted interests and activities, with no clinically significant general delay in language, and testing in the range of average to above average intelligence.
These are links to sites that explain or help to understand Autism and the related diagnosis of PDD-NOS, Aspergers and other related disorders.