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New Treatment For Social Problems In Autism?

ScienceDaily (Apr. 8, 2010) — Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders usually diagnosed in childhood. Children with ASDs have impairments in social interactions and communication, and a tendency towards repetitive behaviors. A hallmark of autism is a difficulty in understanding and reciprocating the emotion of others. Although behavioral therapies can improve some symptoms of autism, there is currently no effective treatment for these problems.

New Standard For Autism Spectrum Disorder Recommended

From PychCentral

An Israeli researcher has defined a new, integrated interpretation of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  The work will make it easier to understand both the commonalities and differences between ASD and other conditions.

In an article published in the journal The Neuroscientist , Dr. Dorit Ben Shalom recommends a uniform approach to evaluating and confronting the four common problems associated with ASD.