Autistic Disorder - Therapy
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Treatment outcomes for severe feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder.

8 Sep 2009 There is abundant research to support that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit challenging feeding behaviors. Despite increase in empirical evidence supporting the role of behavior analysis in treating severe feeding problems, ... Read more...

Autism and aging: hardly out of the woods.

30 Aug 2009 Leo Kanner first described autism in 1943, but it took the America Psychiatric Association almost 40 years to recognize it officially in 1980. It is one of five diverse pervasive developmental disorders grouped under the diagnostic category of ... Read more...

Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy.

30 Aug 2009 BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in communication and by repetitive and stereotypic behaviors, as well as by social impairment, attention, cognitive, and learning defects. ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Autistic Disorder - Therapy'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• [Autism: the other side learns to accept it] 14 Oct 2009
• Treatment outcomes for severe feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. 8 Sep 2009
• Autism and aging: hardly out of the woods. 30 Aug 2009
• Autism: an emerging 'neuroimmune disorder' in search of therapy. 30 Aug 2009
• [Severe neuropsychiatric disorders in an asthmatic infant who received repeated glucocorticoid treatment: the importance of associated factors] Jul 2009
• Collaborative approach to autism: a parent's perspective. 29 Jun 2009
• Helping families find the best evidence: CAM therapies for autism spectrum disorders and Asperger's Disorder. 29 Jun 2009
• Autism spectrum disorders: navigating in uncharted waters. 29 Jun 2009
• Empowering families through Relationship Development Intervention: an important part of the biopsychosocial management of autism spectrum disorders. 29 Jun 2009
• Applied behavior analytic interventions for children with autism: a description and review of treatment research. 29 Jun 2009
• Qigong massage treatment for sensory and self-regulation problems in young children with autism: a randomized controlled trial. 29 Jun 2009
• Autism spectrum disorders in young children. 29 Jun 2009
• Autistic disorder: early interventions can improve outcomes. 29 Jun 2009
• Emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness of children with autism in improvisational music therapy. 29 Jun 2009
• Efficacy of applied behavior analysis in autism. 29 Jun 2009
• [Observation on the therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatment of autism children] 30 May 2009
• Telemedicine and autism: researchers and clinicians are just starting to consider telemedicine applications for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. 30 May 2009
• The role of epilepsy and epileptiform EEGs in autism spectrum disorders. 30 May 2009
• None of the As in ABA stand for autism: dispelling the myths. 30 May 2009
• Peer-mediated teaching and augmentative and alternative communication for preschool-aged children with autism. 30 May 2009

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Technical information about 'Autistic Disorder'

Definition: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-IV)

Descriptor UI: D001321

Alternative terms: Autistic Disorder; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Autism, Early Infantile; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner's Syndrome; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's; Autism; Autisms; Autism, Infantile; Infantile Autism;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: F03.550.325.125;

Online Note: use AUTISM, INFANTILE to search AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-80; use SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-70

History Note: 1981(1966)