Children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Articles and resources on children with autism

Autism Book Reviews
Reviews of recommended books on autism.

Helping Children with Autism Learn
Imitation is the gateway to early learning for children with autism. (Bryna Siegel, PhD)

Asperger's Syndrome, An Interview with Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood answers our questions about raising children with Asperger's and the potential link with prematurity. (Allison Martin)

Autism : Assessment of Cognitive Function
A special education attorney advises caution in interpreting standardized tests for evaluation of the capabilities of children with autism spectrum disorder. (David A. Sherman, Special Education Attorney)

Siblings of Children with Autism, An Interview with Sandra Harris
Sandra Harris discusses ways to cope with the impacts of autism on your family, in this interview. (Allison Martin)

Auditory Processing
Children suffering from auditory processing disorders are frequently described as "not listening," "unable to follow direction," or "unable to learn from information they hear." (Laura Dyer)

Managing Social Anxiety In Children With Autism
Practical advice to help autistic children with social anxiety. (Rachel Evans )

Parent Coaching Special Needs Children
How to help children with Asperger Syndrome cope more effectively with the world around them. (Dr. Steven Richfield, Child Psychologist)

Communication and Autism
What is autism and how does it affect speech. (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)

Autism and the Sense of Time
Autism may effect sensing and telling time. (Portia Iversen)

Special Children Challenged Parents
Dr. Naseef, the father of a son with autism, discusses parenting children with special needs, in this interview. (Allison Martin)