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About Us
AutismWeb is a free, informational web site run by parents, for parents. It is not affiliated with any organization or service provider. AutismWeb does not endorse any provider, organization or treatment. Our goal is to provide information on autism spectrum disorders, teaching methods, special education, treatments, therapies, services, research, online resources, training workshops and conferences related to autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger's Disorder. We believe that an informed parent is best able to advocate for his or her child.
Disclaimer and Terms of Use
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AutismWeb is for informational use only and should not be used in lieu of, or to replace, the advice of health care and educational professionals. Any change in your child's treatment, therapy, diet or educational plan should be discussed first with the appropriate professional – doctor, health care provider, nutritionist, psychologist, therapist or teacher – who knows your child. This is not a medical site. You should not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of anything you read on AutismWeb.
AutismWeb makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability for any purpose of the information provided. AutismWeb hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, including all implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose.
AutismWeb links to many sites. We do not control the information on those sites or make any representations as to their accuracy, safety or value. Inclusion of an organization and information about its programs does not imply endorsement.
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AutismWeb Forum is a public message board where people may publish articles using fictitious and self-created user names. As such, information and advice posted there may be incorrect, inaccurate, risky, misleading and/or false. Any information posted on the the Forum should be discussed with appropriate professionals who know your child. We cannot determine the accuracy, truthfulness or value of anything posted on the Forum, and we are not responsible for posts there. Articles on the Forum reflect the views and opinions of their authors, and not AutismWeb. Additional information is contained on the forum registration page. (return to top)
Privacy
AutismWeb values the privacy of its visitors. With the exception of registered users of the message board (see below), AutismWeb does not collect personal information from visitors to this site. It does not send unsolicited email.
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Special information for registered members of our message board, AutismWeb Forum: An email address and other information is required from people who register to post on the message board. We do not share, give away, or sell that information. Additional information is contained in the AutismWeb Forum registration agreement. We encourage people posting on the message board to be careful about revealing their real names and identifying information on this or any public forum. (return to top)
Autism, PDD, Asperger's or ASD?
The terms "autism" and "Pervasive Developmental Disorder" are often used interchangeably here. Although professionals do distinguish between these two diagnoses, it is not always useful to do so here. That is because the same educational strategies and interventions will help children with either diagnosis. An "autism spectrum disorder" or ASD refers to autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome, a milder form of autism. Doctors have proposed combining autism, PDD and Asperger's into one diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, in the future. (return to top)