Learn More About Autism

The autism spectrum covers a wide range of psychological conditions, characterized by abnormalities in social interactions and communication.  It can also include severely restricted interests and repetitive behavior.
 
Learn more about autism spectrum disorders and Aspergers Syndrome by checking out these links:

1.    The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides good background information on Asperger Syndrome.

http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Autism_Asperger_Syndrome_Fact_Sheet.htm

2.  Christopher shows many signs of having Aspergers Syndrome.  Read here to learn more about it.

http://www.asperger-institute.com/aspergers-syndrome-characteristics.htm


3. For more information, see the website of the Autism Help Organization.

http://www.autism-help.org/


3.    Read a curiously interesting interview with author Mark Haddon:

http://www.powells.com/authors/haddon.html

4.    The friend of one of our teachers keeps a blog about her day-to-day life with her son who has Autism. 

http://autismdaybyday.blogspot.com/2010/06/dismantling-entitlement-its-here-its.html