Autism

ASCC: What is Autism? - Information written for kids about understanding the ways in which people with autism may be different from themselves.
autism-ascc.org/kids.htm

Autism in the Movies - Overview of cinema movies that portray people with autism. Includes plot outlines and details of actors and actresses.
www.autism.org/movies.html

Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers - Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).
www.teacch.com/info_primer.html

BBC Health: Autism - A guide to the condition with information about associated problems, genetic factors and treatment.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/autism1.shtml

BUPA: Autism & Asperger's - Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/autism.html

Chet's Studio - Personal page by the sibling of a child with autism. Includes tips on how to cope and advice for strangers.
www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/chet.html

Child and Youth Health: Autism - Learn what it is, the causes, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. Includes problems with communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors and play skills.
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2321

Kids Quest: Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Suggests different ways of finding out about autism and includes an online attitude check-up.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kautismpage.htm

KidsHealth: Autism - Learn what autism means, the causes, and what life is like for kids who have it.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html

National Institute of Mental Health: Autism - Provides the definition, diagnosis, and treatment for autism.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/complete-publication.shtml