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=Autism Overview=

CDC Materials on Autism Spectrum Disorder - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html Autism Overview NICHD - http://www.nichd.nih.gov/autism/ Autism Spectrum Disorders, NICHCY - http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/autism PEPSA Brochure, FLDOE -


 * Florida State University CARD Center - http://autism.fsu.edu/index.php
 * Florida Atlantic University CARD Center - http://www.coe.fau.edu/centersandprograms/card/default.aspx
 * University of Florida CARD Center - http://card.ufl.edu/
 * University of Florida Jacksonville CARD Center - http://www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/autism/
 * University of South Florida CARD Center - http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/
 * University of Central Florida CARD Center - http://ucf-card.org/

Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics

 * Communication problems, e.g. use of language or understanding others
 * Social/relationship problems
 * Unusual use of objects, toys, materials
 * Problems with adjusting to change, following a schedule, sequencing events
 * Repetitive movements
 * Pattern oriented

Exploring New Territories Booklet -