Autism and the Motor Theory of Language - http://www.percepp.demon.co.uk/autism.htm Extended article examining deficiencies in speech development in light of different ideas about the origin and functioning of language. Includes suggestions for treatment.
BUPA: Autism & Asperger's - http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/autism.html Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
Awares (All Wales Autism Resource) - http://www.awares.org/ A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Parents Pages UK - http://uk.geocities.com/ladyavenger/index.htm A parental account offering guidance and support for families. Includes a forum, diagnostic and anecdotal information, and links to other resources.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders - http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/312/7027/327 Article from the British Medical Journal examining studies into the prevalence of autism. Includes references to works cited.
Public Awareness Autism - http://www.paains.org.uk/ An information site by parents of a child diagnosed with autism. Includes information and news on autism and related disorders, with advice and guidance on education, interventions, benefit entitlements, and a section of parents' stories.
ISEC 2000: Outcomes of Three Educational Interventions - http://www.isec2000.org.uk/abstracts/papers_r/richardson_1.htm Report of a comparative study exploring the extent to which different school-based educational programmes address specific needs. Includes a table of methods and approaches used with suggestions for future research.
Educational Psychologist: Autism Checklist - http://www.educational-psychologist.co.uk/autismcklist.htm Lists the core behaviours associated with the condition and offers the ability to locate and contact chartered educational psychologists in the UK for further advice.
Autism and Computing - http://www.autismandcomputing.org.uk/ A collection of articles exploring the implications of a dynamic model of mind for aspects of the autistic condition. Includes suggestions of helpful approaches.
Aromatherapy and Autism - http://www.aromacaring.co.uk/aromatherapy_and_autism.htm A review of the effects of touch and fragrance in providing opportunities for interaction and communication. Includes information about the selection of essential oils, procedure and outcomes.
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