Parents of children with autism will probably be looking into treating autism and the symptoms that go along with it.  As with many other conditions and disorders, treatment is both for the family and the child.  We all need to be a little more understanding of people who have this condition, and they need to [...]

ASA, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
ASA was [...]

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old.[2] The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also include related conditions with milder signs and symptoms.[3]
Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not [...]