This group is for discussion that encompasses the Autism Spectrum: Asperger's Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), Autism, Rett's syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder. We encourage all those affected by Autism, in one form or another, to share your experience.
New Findings in Reducing Autism Risk
Recently, an association between folate supplementation and autism was discovered that offers hope in countering the increasing trend of this condition. Read More ▶
[Mental Marvels] Asperger's and ADHD: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between Asperger's and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Read More ▶
Autism: Learn the Signs
In America, it is estimated that for every 100 babies born, 1 will be born different. At first, this baby will appear like all the… Read More ▶
When Autism is Running the House
Autism changes the lives of everyone around it. Parents might learn that a child has the disorder as early as infancy, and from that moment… Read More ▶
Autism: Early Diagnosis for Early Treatment
A new study suggests experts can detect social attention deficits in infants as young as six months old who later develop autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Read More ▶
[Mental Marvels] Bullies Often Target Children With Autism
Bullying has been a long-existing problem that society has not found a concrete solution to. It has recently been discovered that bullies often target those… Read More ▶
[Mental Marvels] Asperger's and Autism: Is There a Difference?
Many people fail to recognize the differences between Asperger's Syndrome and autism. Read More ▶
[The Well Mind] Autism and The Rise of Gluten Sensitivity
Genetic engineering of wheat means far more gluten than the wheat of 100 years ago, Could this be the cause of the gluten-sensitivity boom? Celiac… Read More ▶
Autism Spectrum Group Wall


Brad Ter Haar
This article explores the financial burden faced by the parents of children with autism:
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/19/autisms-burden-reflecte…
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Bri Luginbill
Children with autism are two to three times more likely to be bullied than other children.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/03/12/bullies-…3/12



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Erin Froehlich
Rex Foreman
Jessica Corwin RD MPH
Cornelius Bounds, CPT






