Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder don't feel they can turn to their pediatricians for advice on treatments, a new study finds.

Autism Treatments Called Into Question

Scientific journals' tendency to favor studies with positive test results may have skewed the understanding of how effective antidepressants actually are in treating repetitive behavior, a common symptom of autism.

Automated autism screening tool available on Autism Speaks website

( Autism Speaks ) Autism Speaks has launched an automated version of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers if parents are concerned about their child's development. It assesses risk for ASD and offers free online scoring and recommendations. Parents can review, print and save to share with their child's doctor. The AAP recommends that all children receive autism screening at 18 and 24 ...

In France autistic kids get psychotherapy; critics slam approach as outdated, unscientific

LONDON - In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.

French autism therapy criticized

LONDON (AP) — In most developed countries, children with autism usually are sent to school, where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist, where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.