Autism in Children and Adolescents
This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. Autism is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services |
Autism Information Center
The Autism Information Center links to basic information about autism spectrum disorders and programs for autism at the state and federal levels.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities |
Autism Information Fact Sheet
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet defines autism and pervasive developmental disorder NOS (not otherwise specified) as developmental disabilities that share many of the same characteristics. Incidence, symptoms, chara... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education |
Autism Information Page
Also available in: Spanish
A general overview of autism that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Organizations where users can obtain additional information are listed, as are links t... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health |
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
This booklet defines autism, explains how this devastating childhood disorder is diagnosed, and summarizes current thinking about possible causes. Answers questions about treatment approaches, includi... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Children
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet describes autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and details CDC's research program activities related to children with ASD. The primary purpose of the program is to identify risk factors for... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities |
Autism: Stress on Families
When a family has a child diagnosed with autism, unique stressors are added.... Details >
Autism Society of America |
Understanding Autism
Autism is a developmental disability that affects how the brain functions, specifically those areas of the brain that control social ability and communication skills. ... Details >
American Occupational Therapy Association |
