Looking for a resource.

[JulySheMustFly]

I'm looking for a resource about higher functioning autism spectrum disorders. Specifically ones that help you identify anything suspicious in pre-school aged children.

There is something in my mommy gut that is telling me things are just not right with my little Bird.

Thanks.

 

[Mayzoo]

I can give you a few--hope they help.....

Online test for parents to answer:
http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html

A medical site regarding aspergers that is more than lay terms but not as confusing as medical terms:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm

A support forum for parents with children who have aspergers--maybe some of the stories will ring true:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/autism-aspergers/

Another forum in the Braintalk community:
http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=95

Online info for parents/partners:
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

More information from Tony Attwood (Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey and a PhD from the University of London. He is currently adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland):
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/

Hope some of this helps....

Mayzoo

 

[JulySheMustFly]

Thank you. When I get some uninterrupted time from all the sick people in my house I plan on reading through the links.