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Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.

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Inappropriate Masterbation Down Syndrome

jmerawlings

My son is 13 and has Down Syndrome. He has been rubbing his genitals using toys since he was 5. Once in Kindergarten he was rubbing his g...

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Suicidal 8 yr. old Asperger grandson

Grandmother1941

I have an 8 yr. old grandson, with Asperger's Syndrome who has made 3 suicidal attempts while in school on the Playground. He will beco...

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2.5 Year Old Fixation

cmf53087

Hello, I am conerned about my son, who is 2.5 years old. He has always been a difficult child. Difficult sleeper, colicy, temper tantr...

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22 yr. old autistic female asks why she does not have what others her age have.

mentor4succes

I have one-on-one contact with her 24 hrs. per day for 3 days per week. Her social functions are outstanding. Now after 9 months of my ...

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Autism/Aspergers and masturbation

carriewalsh

I work as a Special Needs Assistant and the young boy I work with constantly rubs himself up and down. I tell him to sit up and pay atte...

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Stopped cooing

Tracyttt

My daughter stopped cooing a month ago and makes no sounds. She is four months now. This happen to anyone?

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VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

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2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

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