The Welcome Packet

A Guidebook for Parents and Professionals
Prepared by 
F.E.A.T.  - Chattanooga

This guidebook is for parents and professionals who are concerned 
about autism-spectrum disorders. Although not all encompassing, 
          this guidebook provides general information related to autism.

What is Autism

 

Is There More Than 
One Type of Autism?

 

Misconceptions About Autism

 

Autism and Autism 
Spectrum Disorders

 

What Causes Autism? 
How is it Diagnosed?

 

What are the Symptoms?

 


Is there a Cure for Autism? 
What are the Most Effective Approaches ? 

 

CHAT- The "Checklist 
for Autism in Toddlers"

 

Diagnostic criteria for 
Autistic Disorder

 

Diagnostic criteria for 
Asperger's Disorder

 

Diagnostic criteria for 
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

 

 

Diagnostic Criteria for 
Rhett's Disorder & 
(PDD) Pervasive 
Developmental Disorder

 

A Sampling of Treatment 
Approaches Used Currently

 

Autism Internet Web Sites--
Suggested Reading--Video

 

Welcome to Holland

 

The Mountain

 

 

References

 

 

References Page 2

 

 

References Page 3

 

 With special thanks to Marcile Koenig, PhD., CCC-SLP,
and Gianina Griffin, B.S. for information provided in the booklet
"Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
prepared for Brandywine Parents and Professionals for Applied Behavior Analysis.

This guidebook  was prepared by F.E.A.T. of Chattanooga
with appreciation  to the Autism Society of America

Untangle Autism! Home

Look Here First Local Links Book List IEP Center Linda's Links

 

Important Disclaimer

This site as well as many others linked to it are produced by laypeople who are concerned about Autism and Autism's impact on our loved ones. We are not physicians, attorneys or therapists. We do not endorse any product or therapy, and no link on this site should be considered such an endorsement. Please take proper care in evaluating any advice or information you read on this site or anywhere on the net. Check with your doctor before trying any new treatment, and keep in mind two things: 1) All People with Autism are different and respond to various treatments accordingly, and 2) The person giving the advice, although sincere in their intent, may be wrong.