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         <title><![CDATA[Educational Options]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How should autistic children be educated?  There are many different opinions on the topic.  This overview presents the options, along with a quick look at their pros and cons.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism and GI Issues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Yes, there is a connection between gastrointestinal problems (constipation and diarrhea) and autism. But what causes that connection is still unclear.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risk Factors for Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are some of the risk factors for autism?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism Information You Need]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Autism is a complex topic - but what are the MOST important things to know about autism? This quick top 10 article includes the most imortant autism facts, plus links to learn more. Share it with your mom, your child's teacher, or anyone else who asks &quot;What is autism, anyway?&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Autism on the Rise?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Since the early 1990's, diagnoses of autism have risen dramatically.  But is there a true epidemic -- or just more diagnoses?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Should We Have Another Child?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should parents of a child with autism have more children? What is the risk of having another child with autism? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel discuss the implications of parents of a child with autism having more children.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Special Education for Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a good special educational setting for a child with autism? There's no &quot;one size fits all&quot; answer, but there are issues to keep in mind.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism Education and Inclusion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Inclusion classes are becoming more and more a part of autism education. What does it mean when you're told your child with autism will be part of an inclusion class? Is this autism education trend a good thing? &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Play Therapy and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is play therapy?  Why is it used as a therapy for children with autism? Get the basics!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism and the Brain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are the brains of people with autism different? Research suggests that the brains of people with autism have both structural and chemical differences.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Occupational Therapy &amp; Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is occupational therapy, and how is it helpful to people with autism? This overview article covers the basics.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autism and School Overview]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It's never easy to manage autism and school.  There are plenty of options, but each has its pros and cons. And the &quot;best&quot; choice may not be available. Before you make any decisions, check out these articles.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Additional Symptoms of Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Autism is usually described as a social/communication disorder. Yet virtually everyone on the autism spectrum has symptoms NOT described in the diagnostic literature.  Learn about some of the additional symptoms of autism - symptoms that are rarely mentioned in the media.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Social Thinking &amp; Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Children with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome look like anyone else - until they get into a social situation. It's then that their differences become serious challenges. How do you teach children to interact in a social situation?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Social Skills Training Basics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Social Skills training is often offered to children and adults on the autism spectrum.  Do you need a therapist to teach social skills to your child with autism?  Get the facts in this quick overview.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Snappy Answers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you have a child on the autism spectrum then you hear those annoying comments every day.  He can't be autistic because...  If you'd only provide more structure she'd be fine...  Here are some snappy comebacks to some of the most common remarks!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[SPD and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD), and what is its connection with autism spectrum disorders?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preschool and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should a child with autism go to preschool? Or is home the best place for a child on the autism spectrum? What kinds of preschools best serve children on the autism spectrum? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mainstreaming and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What does it mean to &quot;mainstream&quot; a child with autism? Is mainstreaming a good idea?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The MMR and Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Does the MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine cause autism?  This question, first raised in 1998, continues to cause controversy in the autism community.  What does the research say?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Treatment for Autism?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What's the best treatment for autism? Here's a quick answer to a troubling question, along with links to much more information.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autistic Child&#039;s Behavior]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Your child with autism won't sit down for dinner.  Insists on climbing the entertainment center.  Loses control at the grocery store.  Here are hints and tips for understanding and managing your autistic child's behavior.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Diagnoses Autism?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Who should diagnose autism spectrum disorders? What is an autism specialist? Find the right doctor or team to evaluate and diagnose autism.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Private School &amp; Autism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are the pros and cons of private school for children with autism? Find out what the options are, and decide whether private school is a good possibility for your child on the autism spectrum.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spouse with Asperger Syndrome]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Marriage to a spouse with Asperger syndrome is challenging.  It's hard to know whether behaviors that appear rude or thoughtless are really part of the disorder -- and it's tough to know how to respond.  Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel take on this complex issue.]]></description>
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