Empowering Parents: Parent Reviews for Autism Resources in the UAE

Posted in: General- Oct 07, 2009 No Comments

AutismUAE.com is now accepting parent reviews of service providers in the UAE. Learn more about how you can share your experience with other parents.

A Word of Caution About the use of Risperdal

Posted in: General- Sep 09, 2009 1 Comment

Risperdal (risperidone) is being prescribed by local physicians for children with autism, following its approval in 2008 an FDA-approved drug for irritable and aggressive behaviors.  According to the official website of the drug’s manufacturer, “RISPERDAL is approved for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents (ages 5-16 years), including symptoms [...]

How is Autism diagnosed?

Posted in: General- Sep 09, 2009 1 Comment

How is Autism Diagnosed? Here are the guidelines for Autism diagnosis from the American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition.

How the “Urine Toxic Metals” Test Is Used to Defraud Patients

Posted in: General- Aug 27, 2009 No Comments

An analysis of how Urine Toxic Metals tests may be misconstrued to convince patients of elevated toxic metals levels from www.Autism-watch.org

Hello, Salaam, Ahlan Wa Sahlan

Posted in: General- Aug 17, 2009 No Comments

Welcome to AutismUAE.com. You may be a professional who works with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the parent of a child with autism, or a concerned family member or friend who is looking for information- whatever you are, you are in the right place. AutismUAE will exist to feature the latest news about [...]