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Tip! You can find more invaluable information written specifically for people with autism spectrum disorders, parents and carers, partners, brothers and sisters, professionals and researchers in the Information shortcuts for... section in the lefthand navigation.

 

What are autism and Asperger syndrome?
Definitions and descriptions of autism and Asperger syndrome, information on related conditions and some basic facts and statistics.

All about diagnosis
Information about getting a diagnosis and how it could benefit you.

Possible causes of autism
The following articles discuss some of the possible causes of autism, including the controversial issues of the MMR vaccine.

Research
View the Research in Progress database; advertise for research subjects; view Autism Data, a database of references for over 18,000 published articles, books and videos on autism, including Asperger syndrome.

Library of autism resources
A wealth of resources online, whether you're new to autism or an expert in the field. Find information at all levels from books for children through to databases for researchers.

Some facts and statistics
Some broad facts and statistics about autism and Asperger syndrome

Courses and training
Courses and training events on autism and Asperger syndrome for parents, professionals and people with autism spectrum disorders: from half-day seminars to postgraduate qualifications.

Jargon buster
A glossary of terms used in the field of autism and Asperger syndrome. Many are terms parents may hear, particularly from professionals working with and for them.

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