Autism Affects 1 in Every 70 Boys: Information and Resources

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April is autism awareness month. Did you know that 1 in every 70 boys is being diagnosed with autism? Autism is a developmental disability that generally appears during the first three years of life. It is a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Chances are that you have a friend or family member with Autism. Autism awareness month is a great time to increase your knowledge. Below are some helpful links.  

Autism and Boys - A genetic clue
Link to Autism and Boys - Science News
Why Autism is More Prevalent in Boys - MedicineNet
Not My Boy! Rodney Peete's Journey to Accept Autism Diagnosis


20 iPad Apps for Kids with Autism - The Autism Education Site

Autism Society
Autism Sucks - story by a mother in Jamaica
Autism Fact Sheet - National Institute of Neurological Disorders
Autism and Kids - Kids Health Organization
Autism is Treatable - Autism Research Institute
Autism - What you should know - CDC
National Autism Association
Autism Key - resource for parents
Caffeinated Autism Mom - insights from mom of 2 boys with autism
Holly Robinson Peete's Foundation - supports compassionate care for those living with autism
Age of Autism - Daily Web Newspaper


Autism Now - PBS video series

Babble.com recently published a good list of Facebook Fan Pages and Blogs that covers issues relating to Autism. Visit Babble for a summary of the pages and direct links.

Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Adventures in Aspergers Adventures in Extreme Parenthood Amy's Tiny Corner of Existence Aspie from Maine Atypical Austinistic Autism in a Word Autism Podcast Autism Talk Radio Autism Talk TV Autism Women's Network Podcast Big Daddy Autism Diary of a Mom

14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Dude, I'm an Aspie Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords Hope Saves the Day Laura Shumaker Lost and Tired Mother of Shrek Squidalicious Stuart Duncan Susan Senator Teen Autism Try Defying Gravity We Go With Him

Top 30 Autism Facebook Fan Pages

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Autism Speaks World Autism Awareness Day Autism Awareness Autism Awareness Page The Autism Society of America Autism Support Network Autism Spectrum Quarterly Magazine Asperger's Awareness Page Autism Mothers Artists and Autism Autism Votes The AUT Spot National Autism Association The Autism Asperger Publishing Company Rethink Autism Autism Angels Network

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Autism Related Wandering Safety and Prevention Autism Women's Network Association for Science in Autism Treatment WrongPlanet.net Autism Group Autism Canada Autism Science Foundation Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) Autism Understanding And Acceptance Words 4 Autism Autism Classroom Asperger's Support Page Parenting Aspergers Children - Support Group Families of Autism Standing Together Autism Moms

Related articles

• Autism Twin Studies Point to Key Next Steps (brainposts.blogspot.com)
• April is Autism Awareness Month (autismsocietyofnc.wordpress.com)
• PBS NewsHour Starts a 6-Part Series on Autism Tonight (wired.com)
• Autism Awareness Month (counselingatheritage.wordpress.com)
• Why does brain development diverge from normal in autism spectrum disorders? (physorg.com)
• Ask the Experts About Autism (consults.blogs.nytimes.com)
• Having Both Autism and Epilepsy Linked to Raised Death Rates (nlm.nih.gov)
• Advances in Autism Treatment: Two Experts Speak (psychologytoday.com)
• Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes (childrensbooksheal.com)

If there are other websites or resources that you find helpful, please add to the list.