AtlantiCare
en Español
 
AboutHealth ServicesHealth ConditionsLocationsEvents & CoursesCommunityWays of Giving
  Search  
 
Health News
Today's Headlines
Health Alerts
Health News Feature
Future of Medicine
Health Observances
Product Recalls
Health Library
Illnesses & Conditions
Drug Guide
FDA Drug Approvals
Medical Tests
Self-Help Resources
Complementary Medicine
Medline Search
Health Topics
Allergies
Asthma
Back Pain
Cancer
Caregiver
Depression
Diabetes
GERD
Heart
Kidney
Men's Health
Orthopedic
Parenting
Patient Safety
Pregnancy
Senior
Stress
Stroke
Weight Mgmt
Women's Health
Healthy Living
Fitness
Nutrition
Mind & Body
Family & Home
National Autism Awareness Month

National Autism Awareness Month


Over one million people in the US have a form of autism or a developmental disorder. It affects communication, behavior and social interaction. Parents usually notice signs in the first 2 years of the child's life. Unfortunately there is still no or cure for autism although there have been great strides in improving the quality of life.

March 2008
Sources: Health Day, American Dietetic Association

 

Feature Stories

Autism Advocate Focuses on Treatment-Guided Research

Advocating for Autism -- Inside and Outside the Beltway

New Early Identification Campaign Begins this April

Related Information

Help Guide

Web MD

Effective Education for Autism

Related Resources

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Autism Speaks

National Institute of Mental Health

 

 

 

 
 
Notice of Privacy Practices | | Disclaimer    © 2006 AtlantiCare AtlantiCare Access
 

  Powered by HEALTHvision