Autism is brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:37:50 ESTCopyright 2010 Mike Young, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/living-with-autism---part-1-1768.htmThe first in a multi-part posting about the experiences of raising an autistic childWed, 15 Oct 2008 05:47:37 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/living-with-autism---part-1-1768.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/childhood-disintegrative-disorder-1406.htmThis explains the trauma of CDD. A child can be born normal, then, between the ages of 2-10 this dreaded disability can strike.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:01:23 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/childhood-disintegrative-disorder-1406.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/pervasive-developmental-disorder--not-otherwise-specified-a-part-of-the-autism-1167.htmClassic autism, Asperger's Syndrome, are a part of the autism spectrum as is PDD-NOS, otherwise known as Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified. This condition might be considered as a "catch-all" as it is a form of autism which has some similarities but, on the other hand, does not share as many symptoms.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:44:26 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/pervasive-developmental-disorder--not-otherwise-specified-a-part-of-the-autism-1167.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/rett-syndrome-1349.htmRett syndrome, is a devastation on the child and on the family.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:44:17 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/rett-syndrome-1349.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/aspergers-syndrome-a-part-of-the-autism-spectrum-1009.htmAspergers Syndrome is one of the three classifications that make up the Autism Spectrum. The first study was done by Dr. Hans Asperger, in 1944, when he wrote about individuals who displayed odd-like behaviors. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:20:48 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/aspergers-syndrome-a-part-of-the-autism-spectrum-1009.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-immune-system-and-autism-833.htmFour years ago researchers from John Hopkins Medicine, in Baltimore, reported that there were clear signs of inflammation in some people with autism. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:48:55 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-immune-system-and-autism-833.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-environment-and-autism-646.htmSome people have a misconception about the environment and how it relates to autism. By this I mean that many are not aware of how extensive the concept of environment is in relation to the disorder. When we think about the environment we think about the air we breathe, the toxins in the air, and pesticides that may affect all human life in some way.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:40:59 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-environment-and-autism-646.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-brain-and-autism-634.htmIt has been learned that adults with autism have brains that are wired unlike other people. This causes them to think differently.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:07:36 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/the-brain-and-autism-634.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/food-diet-and-autism-549.htmQuestion: Does food and/or diet cause autism? The answer, like many other answers related to autism, is not definitive. If we look at the information we presently have, chances are we can safely say that food and diet, alone, does not cause autism; Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:06:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/food-diet-and-autism-549.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/genes-heredity-and-autism-500.htmThere has been, and continues to be, a lot of research in the area of genes and heredity in relationship to autism. We need to have an understanding of genes and heredity before we dig deeper into this subject. Basically, a gene is the basic biological unit of heredity. Heredity is the genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:31:52 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/genes-heredity-and-autism-500.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/vaccines-and-autism-407.htmIn 1998 there was a study of autistic children which raised the question of the possible link between Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and autism. Suspicions fell on the MMR vaccinations and the mercury-containing preservative thimerosal (thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines since the 1930s. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:47:06 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/vaccines-and-autism-407.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/michael-savage-attacks-autism-373.htmIf you haven't heard the news, Savage called autism a "fraud" and a "racket." He stated, "...I'll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is."Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:04:18 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/michael-savage-attacks-autism-373.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/what-causes-autism-284.htmHow many millions of times has this question been asked, What causes autism?Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:52:50 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/what-causes-autism-284.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-what-is-it-257.htmWhat is autism? If you ask 100 people you will most likely receive 100 different answers. Most professionals, and parents with an autistic child, will agree that it is a developmental disability that is very complex. It is a disability that strikes at a very young age - usually during the first three years of life. Some authorities say the disability begins at birth and narrow the age range down to two-and-a-half years.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:58:49 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-what-is-it-257.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-current-history-237.htmDr. Bruno Bettelheim's theory that children became autistic because of cold and uncaring, as well as distant and disconnected mother's, set back the study of autism for a number of years. His theory of refrigerator mothers caused a stigma - some of which remains today. Dr. Bettelheim's setback began in the mid 1960's. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:03:11 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-current-history-237.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-early-history-119.htmThe advancement of autism came about in 1943. However, little is mentioned about the actual coining of the word in 1911. Dr.Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first to use this term. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:40:42 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/autism-early-history-119.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autismhttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/introduction-to-autism-91.htmSome children have been diagnosed with autism at a very early age; others have not been diagnosed until they are several years old. Diagnosis, at an early age, is imperative. An early diagnosis offers more hope, and often more help, for the childs future and success.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:32:04 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/health-and-fitness/autism/introduction-to-autism-91.htmTRCB.comHealth and Fitness / Autism