Books and Articles — Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger's Syndrome

Massachusetts Becomes the 23rd State to Enact Autism Insurance Reform, by Autism Votes. Autism Speaks, August 04, 2010.

Researchers Discover Genetic Patterns of Autism, by Alice Park. Time Magazine, June 09, 2010.  “An international group of researchers reports the discovery of a set of rare genetic variations that may increase susceptibility to autism spectrum disorders.&rdquo

Tools to Reduce Stigma of Mental Illness, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, May 14, 2010.  “Researchers have announced a new intervention that can improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness.&rdquo

Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids, by Elizabeth Landau. CNN, April 02, 2010.  “Figuring out what's cool. Struggling for acceptance. Dealing with homework. These are familiar perils of middle school. But Haley Moss did it all while dealing with a hidden challenge: autism.&rdquo

The Autism Debate: Who's Afraid of Jenny McCarthy?, by Karl Taro Greenfeld. Time Magazine, February 25, 2010.  “If vaccines don't cause autism; they don't injure children; they are the pillar of modern public health - then why are so many parents reconsidering vaccinating their children?&rdquo

Both Parents' Ages Linked to Autism Risk, by Roni Caryn Rabin. New York Times, February 08, 2010.  “Researchers are reporting thalder mothers are more likely than younger ones to have a child with autism, and older fathers significantly contribute to the risk of the disorder when their partners are under 30.&rdquo

New Rules Promise Better Mental Health Coverage, by Robert Pear. New York Times, January 29, 2010.  “The Obama administration issued new rules that promise to improve insurance coverage of mental health care for more than 140 million people insured through their jobs. Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said the new rules guard against “needless or arbitrary limits.” In general, under the rules, employers and group health plans cannot provide less coverage for mental health care than for the treatment of physical conditions like cancer and heart disease.&rdquo

Dealing With the Financial Burden of Autism, by Walecia Konrad. New York Times, January 22, 2010.  “Medical costs for an autistic child can run as much as $72,000 a year and insurance does not cover many treatments.&rdquo

Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic Kids, by Amanda Gardner. US News & World Report, November 30, 2009.

Research: Autism may not be lifelong, by Nan Shnitzler. New England Psychologist, July 24, 2009.

Strengthening the safety net for autism in adulthood, by Stephen Smith. Boston Globe, April 01, 2009.

Reaching an Autistic Teenager, by Melissa Fay Green. The New York Times Magazine, October 19, 2008.  “A school in Georgia believes that it's not too late for boys like Sam Gross to make emotional connections. All you need is a lot of energy and, sometimes, a magic box.&rdquo

Autism Q & A, by Patty Morin Fitzgerald. Boston Globe, April 23, 2008.  “Could your child have autism? If you are concerned, author Jayne Lytel urges you to take steps. Time is of the essence.&rdquo

Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Chris Plauche Johnson and Scott Myers, et al. Pediatrics, November 01, 2007.  “This clinical report is 1 of 2 documents that replace the original American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement and technical report published in 2001. This report addresses background information, including definition, history, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, early signs, neuropathologic aspects, and etiologic possibilities in autism spectrum disorders. In addition, this report provides an algorithm to help the pediatrician develop a strategy for early identification of children with autism spectrum disorders.&rdquo