CHADIS Resources: AAP Children's Health Topics: Autism

Resource Type

Online - Parent

Description

"Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of related brain-based disorders that affect a child's behavior, social, and communication skills. Approximately 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with an ASD. Additional information and resources are provided in the links below." - from the website

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)

Web Address

http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfm

Languages

English