Autism Frequently Asked Questions Memo _________________________________________________________________ Date May 12, 2001 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 [email protected] Related info (Autism Resources web page) http://www.autism-resources.com Please read section below "What this FAQ memo is and what it isn't" _________________________________________________________________ Contents * Autism FAQ - Mailing List, Archives, FAQ Memo, Web Page & Online Information * Autism FAQ - Definition of Autism * Autism FAQ - Advice for the parent who just discovered their child is autistic * Autism FAQ - Characteristic Behavior * Autism FAQ - Similar Conditions * Autism FAQ - Theories and Causes * Autism FAQ - Treatment * Autism FAQ - Educational Methods * Autism FAQ - Advocacy * Autism FAQ - Controversies * Autism FAQ - Coping * Autism FAQ - History * Autism FAQ - Glossary of terms and acronyms * Autism FAQ - Popular Attitudes and Entertainment * Autism FAQ - Well-known Autistic People * Autism FAQ - Well-known Researchers and Practitioners * Autism FAQ - Organizations and Services * Autism FAQ - Initiatives * Autism FAQ - Charities and Foundations * Autism FAQ - Bibliography * Autism FAQ - Acknowledgements -- L'homme qui s'est fait mal.