Autism Frequently Asked Questions Memo

Date

December 15, 2009

Compiled by

John Wobus

Web Address

http://www.autism-resources.com/autism.faq.html

Web Address of alternate formats

http://www.autism-resources.com/faqformats.html

Corrections

Please send corrections to jwobus1@twcny.rr.com

Related info (Autism Resources web page)

http://www.autism-resources.com

Please read section "What this FAQ memo is and what it isn't"

Contents

1. Mailing List, Archives, FAQ Memo, Web Page & Online Information
2. Definition of Autism
3. Advice for the parent who just discovered their child is autistic
4. Characteristic Behavior
5. Similar Conditions
6. Theories and Causes
7. Treatment
8. Educational Methods
9. Advocacy
10. Controversies
11. Coping
12. History
13. Glossary of terms and acronyms
14. Popular Attitudes/Entertainment
15. Well-known Autistic People
16. Well-known Researchers and Practitioners
17. Organizations and Services
18. Initiatives
19. Charities and Foundations
20. Bibliography
21. Acknowledgements