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National Institute of Mental Health - Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
The mission of NIMH is to reducing the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Here it gives a detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
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Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Autism
Wikipedia, is a communal encyclopedia written collaboratively by people from all around the world. Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet and is a trademark of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Here it gives information on characteristics (social development, sensory system, communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors, effects in education), DSM definition, types, treatment, causes of autism.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Autism Information Center
CDC mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Here it gives information about symptoms, conditions, causes, treatment, connection between vaccines and ASDs, autism spectrum disorders projects at CDC and developmental screening.
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Autism Overview: What We Know
The NICHD conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities. The NICHD supports and conducts
research on what causes autism, how many people have
autism, how best to treat the symptoms of autism, and other
topics.
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MayoClinic.com - Autism
The mission ofMayoClinic.com is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. Here it gives information about signs and symptoms, causes, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis, treatment, coping skills for raising a child with autism.
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