1. Health  Discuss in my forum  Top 10 Facts About Autism
Updated April 15, 2011  Parents of children with autism quickly
discover the top autism facts. But what about in-laws, teachers,
coaches, and cousins? Few people outside the immediate family
really want to read 20 closely-written pages from the National
Institutes of Health. Here are some bare bones basics for those
who know and interact with your child - along with links to more
in-depth information for those who want to know.  1. Autism Is a
'Spectrum' Disorder  People with autism can be a little autistic
or very autistic. Thus, it is possible to be bright, verbal, and
autistic as well as mentally retarded, non-verbal and autistic.
A disorder that includes such a broad range of symptoms is often
called a spectrum disorder; hence the term "autism spectrum
disorder." The most significant shared symptom is difficulty
with social communication (eye contact, conversation, taking
another's perspective, etc.).  2. Asperger Syndrome is a High
Functioning F