A developmental disorder
characterized by...

Language and cognitive
milestones...

Current Interventions:
A Brief Analysis

Diagnostic Criteria
for an Autistic Disorder

Review the checklist to determine whether a total of six or more items from the three categories describe the child you are caring for.

Red Flags for Spotting
a Child at Risk

Disconnected behavior, lack of social interactions, delayed language or lack of speech, difficulty following simple commands...

Strategies
You Can Use
Right Now

Because of the spectrum nature of autism, no one approach is effective in alleviating all the symptoms of autism in all cases...

The puzzle pattern of this ribbon reflects the mystery and complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represents the
diversity of people and families living with this disorder. The brightness of this ribbon signals hope - hope through research
and increasing awareness in people like you.