Institutional Autism and the adopted child from Russia
11/15/2005
I have heard the term "institutional autism" as being a complication of living in an institution or orphanage. Autism sounds like a very scary word and I am nervous about this condition. Could you explain this diagnosis and what are the expected outcomes for these children?
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Boris Gindis, Ph.D.
The second glance at institutional autism in internationally adopted children
12/23/2005
The term “institutional autism” has recently become a subject of discussion on adoptive parents’ lists and in the online publications of adoption professionals. No wonder: the diagnosis continues to cause a lot of confusion and ill-suited remedial efforts.
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Jon Arnold
Defining Autism and New Autism Studies Results
4/19/2007
Understand what autism is, then be aware of what some of the latest studies are revealing about what causes autism and possible treatments for it.
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Denise Smith
Understanding Aspergers Syndrome and Effects
7/25/2007
Did Albert Einstein suffer from Asperger Syndrome? His single minded focus leads many experts to believe he did. While Asperger Syndrome has only fairly recently been diagnosed many famous people throughout history are believed to have suffered form it.
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Roberto Bell
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
12/7/2007
Parents or caregivers are usually the first ones to notice the signs and symptoms of autism in a child under three years of age. At birth, the signs and symptoms of autism are not necessarily noticeable, and it may take a little while to distinguish the behavior.
