Evidence to support parental concerns as an early indicator of autism in children.(Evidence-Based Practice) From: Pediatric Nursing | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Beauchesne, Michelle A.; Kelley, Barbara R. | COPYRIGHT 2004 Jannetti Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Autism is one of a group of conditions characterized by deviance in social functioning, communication skills, and restricted and repetitive behaviors. Most children with problems in development have only one or two areas of disability. Children with these conditions have difficulties in many areas, such as communication, social interaction, and imagination. Thus, the term pervasive developmental disorder (PPD) is used to indicate alterations throughout all areas of development. The ...