The following is a list of resources avaliable for parents and caregivers, to help answer questions they might have about children with Autistic Spectrum disorders.
1. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/complete-index.shtml
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
- This website is run and managed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), giving a broad overview of the Autistic Spectrum and the various disorders that fall within its boundaries. In addition to including details pertaining to each specific disorder, this site offers commentary on diagnoses, avaliable treatment options, clinical case studies, and a list of other helpful references.
2. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
- Asperger's Syndrome: Treatment and Drugs
- This is an informational website provided by the Mayo Clinic Health Center which lists different treatment options for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. Included in this overview are possible options pertaining to prescription medications and theraputical treatment. In addition, Mayo Clinic offers similar overviews for other disorders within the Autistic Spectrum.
3. http://www.autism-help.org/
- Help with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, & Related Disorders
- This website is listed as a guide to help parents learn to best care for a child suffering from a disorder within the Autistic Spectrum. While the site's information mainly focuses on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, many of the other disorders are discussed in some detail as well.
The information provided here focuses on helping parents formulate a plan to ensure their son or daughter's success, gives resources and information to help them cope with any difficulties associated with the disorder, and helps them to make important decisions related to their child's future.
4. http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/
- The Autism Treatment Center of America
- This particular website is managed by the Autism Treatment Center of America, one of many clinics in the United States that focuses on the treatment of children suffering from disorders within the Autistic Spectrum. Included on this site are references and suggestions for treatment, links to help parents contact a doctor, and references for other reliable clinics that a parent or caregiver can use.
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