PATHFINDER: AUTISM

Cayla Slater LS 5263 Information Sources and Services Dr. Curry December 8, 2011

Pathfinder Autism -- Pathfinder -Autism Autism: a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social

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interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior (Wikipedia, 2011). Autism is a complex disorder that affects thousands of children every year. This diagnosis has a serious impact on the family as many parents are left wondering what to do next. Little is known about autism, but much research is underway to learn as much as possible about this disorder. It is the hope of many parents and physicians that autism will soon have a cure or a more effective treatment that will enable the family unit to function more successfully. This pathfinder is meant to serve as a tool for parents, interested family members, and health professionals who are not very familiar with this disorder. Most of the sources provided in this pathfinder are currently available at Texas Womans University library for your own perusal. Many of the sources listed in this pathfinder are available in online format, but there are some sources available in print edition. In order to better distinguish the differences between the online and print sources, I have included the call number of printed sources and websites for online sources. The conference proceedings, state-of-the-art reviews, agencies, and individuals listed in this pathfinder are resources that are not linked to TWUs library, but remain useful to this pathfinder for patrons who may benefit from outside resources. Annotations will be provided to show the purpose of the source and its intended audience.

Pathfinder Autism Quick Reference/General Overview

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Johns, Martin. 2010. "Physicians should conduct pretravel consultations." American Family Physician 81, no. 4: 401. MEDLINE with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 1, 2011). This is a patient handout material about autism. It details the signs of autism and lists informational websites .The material is brief, easy to read, and is recommended for parents. 1998. Communication in autism. Bethesda, Maryland: National Institutes of Health National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 1998. CINAHL Plus with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 7, 2011). This article details how infants communicate during the first few days and few months of life. It also goes on to show that kids with autism tend to have language and speech problems during their development. While no one knows how to cure autism, it has been shown that speech therapy does help autistic children improve their communication skills. This consumer patient material is a good read for parents and others who want to learn more about autism. 2002. "Information from your family doctor. What you should know about autism." American Family Physician 66, no. 9: 1680. MEDLINE with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 1, 2011). This is another patient handout containing information about autism. It explains what autism is and provides websites and phone numbers for informational purposes. Parents will find this brief handout easy to read.

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The Library of Congress provides subject headings that can be used to assist patrons during their searches at their local libraries. Subject headings for autism include: Autism Autistic disorder Autism Spectrum Disorders Hyperlexia Developmental disabilities Language disorders Call Numbers All libraries catalog their materials either under the Library of Congress format or the Dewey Decimal System. Since most patients are diagnosed with autism in their childhood years, a researcher would likely find materials under these call numbers: Library of Congress Call Numbers HV701-1420.5 Social Sciences. Children. RC554-569.5 Personality disorders. Behavior problems ( Including sexual problems, drug abuse, suicide, and child abuse) RC569.7-571 Mental retardation. Developmental disabilities Including speech disorders. RJ1-570 RJ499-507 Pediatrics. Mental disorders. Child psychiatry. Dewey Decimal System 610 (Medicine)

Here are three examples of books cataloged in LOC format. You will see that it is related to the categories listed above.

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Debbaudt, Dennis. Autism, advocates, and law enforcement professionals recognizing and reducing risk situations for people with autism spectrum disorders. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002. (HV6133 .D43 2002*(ONLINE)) Matson, Johnny L. Applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer, 2009. (RJ506.A9 A65 2009) Oller, John W. Autism : the diagnosis, treatment, & etiology of the undeniable epidemic. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2010. (RC553.A88 O455 2010) Existing Bibliographies Looking at bibliographies is generally a good way to get an idea of which particular sources would be useful to ones research. There are some bibliographies tailored to a specific area such as science fiction or medicine, while other bibliographies are more subject-specific. Publishers Weekly. www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz, LLC. 2011. Publishers Weekly can point you to books, magazines, DVDs, etc., in order to help you find your topical sources. It provides reviews about upcoming works so people can pre-order if desired. For example, in March 2010, there was a nonfiction review on a book entitled Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Create the Brightest Future for Your Child with the Best Treatment Options by James Coplan. Ulrichs International Periodical Directory. http://www.ulrichsweb.com/ulrichsweb/. Ulrichsweb.com, 2011. This directory contains a list of print and online sources about autism. It would be beneficial for researchers who have experience with exploring the different databases. For example, you can pull up a periodical called Autism Research. The literature is really meant for

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professionals as it focuses on basic genetic, neurobiological and psychological mechanisms and how these influence developmental processes in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Books in Print. http://www.booksinprint.com. R.R. Bowker, LLC. 2011. Books in Print is considered to be an excellent source for parents, students, and other researchers who want to track down a list of books. For those interested in autism, a good example of a book from BIP would be A Parent's Guide to Evidence-based Practice and Autism Providing Information and Resources for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders published by the National Autism Center. Dictionaries (General) Hyperdictionary. www.hyperdictionary.com. This source would be recommended for beginning research. It provides basic definitions of terms for people with limited understanding of medical terms. In addition to the basic definitions, this source also contains see also features and a biology definition. The biology definitions are better geared toward medical professionals as they are more familiar with the terms used. Oxford Reference Online. www.oxfordreference.com. Oxford University Press, 2011. If you click on the website, you will see that it contains a quick reference feature and provides a list of definitions provided by other reference sources such as A Dictionary of

Pathfinder Autism Genetics or World Encyclopedia. This would also be a useful source for starting research, especially for parents of newly diagnosed children. Yourdictionary. www.yourdictionary.com LovetoKnow, Corp, 2011. It is helpful for those who just starting out with their research as it contains audio

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features, a basic definition, and refers you to other dictionaries as well. This dictionary provides the following definition: A disorder that causes a child to be severely developmentally delayed in communication and social skills before he is three years old is an example of autism (Yourdictionary.com, 2011). Dictionaries (English Language) Dictionary.com English Dictionary www.dictionary-reference.com. Dictionary.com, LLC, 2011. This particular dictionary provides an audio feature to teach you how to pronounce the term correctly and also tries to provide an estimated time of the given terms origin. This source is targeted toward a non-medical audience (such as parents). In addition to the basic definition, this source also provides a medical dictionary, a science dictionary, and a cultural dictionary. WWWwebster Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. 2011. Merriam-Webster provides a basic definition as well as resources to find Spanish translations. You can also find a medical definition and other psychology terms associated with it.

Pathfinder Autism Dictionaries (Scientific) MedTerms Medical Dictionary. www.medicinenet.com. MedicineNet, Inc., 2011.

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Results of a search here are organized by topics: slide shows, symptoms and signs, procedures and tests, etc. There is also a medical dictionary here. Autism: A spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and unusual and repetitive behavior (MedTerms Medical Dictionary, 2011). Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. (currently operated under Intellihealth) www.intelihealth.com. Aetna Intellihealth, Inc. 2011. This resource is essential for medical professionals as it provides a definition and access to documents related to the search term. Encyclopedias Drugs and Herbs [Web MD] www.webmd.com. WebMD, LLC. 2011. Users will find WebMD to be quite helpful as it has symptoms, causes, treatments, and articles about the search terms entered. This source also mentioned pervasive development disorder which is considered to be a high-functioning form of autism. There are related to autism links that would be beneficial for both parents and medical health professionals. It covers topics ranging from ADHD to Childrens Health. Encyclopedia.com.

Pathfinder Autism www.encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, Inc. 2011.

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Encyclopedia.com provides resources to four different encyclopedias for autism research: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens Health, Gale Encylopedia of Medicine, and Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders. Users will find definitions, descriptions, demographics, causes and symptoms, medications, clinical trials, and other pieces of information. Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/ Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. 2011. This source is best suited for researchers at a beginners or moderate level. It does introduce users to other terms such as classic autism or autistic disorder. Users will see that there is more than just autism in this encyclopedia because of the umbrella term: Autism Spectrum Disorders. There is some speculation about the causes of autism. A hot-button issue that allegedly links autism to childhood vaccines is also explored here. Medical Encyclopedia. Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus. Bethesda, Maryland: U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2011. Users can utilize videos and tutorials, definitions, medical encyclopedias, and health topics associated with their search terms. Since autism is the chosen term used here, other topics associated with this term would be: Aspergers Syndrome, Childhood Immunization, and Speech and Communicative Disorders. This would be a good source of information for parents and interested family members as the language is written in simple terms. Wikipedia.

Pathfinder Autism www.wikipedia.com. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2011.

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Wikipedia offers a great deal of information on autism and other terms. While it is filled with good information, it is better suited for researchers with an extensive vocabulary level or knowledge of medical terms. The information provided explores the pathophysiology, neuropsychology, epidemiology, and other areas. Indexes and Abstracts New York Times Index. www.nytimes.com. The New York Times Company, 2011. This newspaper is a fairly easy read for people wanting to learn about autism and other similar disorders. There is information on diagnoses, treatments, and tests. You may also find interviews with leading experts who are currently performing research in the field. ABC News. www.abcnews.com

ABC News has a medical section for researchers who want to find the latest news. On November 28, 2011, there was a news release written by Carrie Gann entitled Bigger Brains in Certain Types of Autism, Study Finds. Parents and researchers alike would find this article interesting as it suggests the possibility of a link between the size of a childs brain and the likelihood of developing autism. ABC News does provide medical articles on a fairly simple reading level for its general public. Newsweek. www.thedailybeast.com.

Pathfinder Autism The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company, LLC. 2011.

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While the literature provided is valuable, Newsweek is targeted towards people with higher education and literacy levels. Fox News. www.foxnews.com Fox News Network, LLC. 2011. Fox News has videos, interviews, articles, and other pieces of information available on autism. One of the most recent pieces from Fox News was entitled Autism or Asperger's? It Might Depend on Your Doctor. It was published November 08, 2011, and is an easy read. Journals or Periodicals Call Number: Not provided. ISSN: 1179-5964 Autism Insights is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that covers all aspects of the study of autism, encompassing etiology, diagnosis, biology and treatment. As such, it more specifically may include the presentation of research in genetics and environmental causative factors, biomarkers and other diagnostic tools, the role of the immune system and altered brain biology, as well as treatment strategies such as education, drug and nutritional therapy (Libertas Academica, 2011). Call Number: Not provided. ISSN: 2090-1925 Autism Research and Treatment. New York, New York: Hindawi Publishing Corporation. Autism Insights. Libertas Academica Ltd. 2011.

This journal provides information about research related to all aspects of autism and includes case reports and clinical studies.

Pathfinder Autism Call Number: Not provided. ISSN: 1362-3613

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Autism: the international journal of research and practice. SAGE Journals Online.

This journal focuses on research in multiple areas: intervention; diagnosis; training; case study analyses of therapy; education; neuroscience; psychological processes; evaluation of particular therapies; quality of life issues; family issues and family services; medical and genetic issues; epidemiological research (Autism, 2011). BioMed Central. www.biomedcentral.com BioMed Central Ltd., 2011. BioMed Central contains research articles, meeting reports, reviews, editorials, and presentations. It is targeted toward healthcare professionals and scientific researchers. Although the research provided is valuable, it would not be appropriate for beginning researchers as they may not comprehend the medical terminologies or know how to interpret data from the studies. Biographical Sources Biography.com www.biography.com A+E Television Networks, LLC. 2011. Although autism itself is not a person, many people are afflicted with this disorder. Biography.com provides a brief biography about a woman named Temple Grandin who is a renowned scientist for her work on autism. It is an easy read for the audience. Handbooks, Directories, Manuals, Almanacs Handbooks RJ506 Handbook of Autism and Pervasive

Pathfinder Autism .A9 H262 2005* (ONLINE) Developmental Disorders, Volume 2 :

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Assessment, Interventions, and Policy (3rd Edition). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2005. This resource focuses on the assessment, interventions, and policies. The childs scores

and behavior are compared with what might be expected from normal children at that age or with that level of mental development (Volkmar, 2005, p. 706). This material would likely suit health professionals. ML3920 .O88 2008 The Oxford handbook of medical ethnomusicology. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. This book discusses the use of music therapy as a form of alternative medicine. The focus of this book is utilizing music for illnesses that affect the mind such as Alzheimers disease, dementia, and autism. This material is more suitable for health professionals. Directories Baylor University. Autism Resource Directory. http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/65982.pdf A resource for parents, educators and organizations seeking information about community services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders within the Central Texas Region (Baylor, 2011). This list contains babysitters, camp/summer programs,

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therapeutic resources, social services, and other important information. This directory would be beneficial to both parents and health professionals. Guppy, Michelle. Texas Directory of Resources. http://www.parentsofchildrenwithautism.org/texas_directory_of_resources.htm. Ms. Guppys directory is contains resources for advocacy, therapeutic educational facilities, behavioral treatment centers, and links families to local autism chapters. This directory would be good for families and health professionals to have available. Manuals LC4019 .P524 2007 This manual is better suited for the health professionals. It contains an overview of disorders ranging from autism to orthopedic impairments. Almanacs Not applicable. Geographical Sources Not applicable. Government Publications While government publications are very important to the development of research, these publications are better suited for health professionals due to the medical and legal terms used. EDM : the educator's diagnostic manual of disabilities and disorders. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, c2007.

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This source is beneficial for those who are interested in tracking down government publications. Insert the word autism in the search box and it will bring up a good number of documents that are related to autism. Users can find the title of certain bills as well as the year it was published and SuDoc number. In some cases, you may also find a link to the document. A good example of a government document would be: United States. An Act to Reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 [electronic resource]. 2011. http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo14599. Index to U.S. Government Periodicals LexisNexis Academic operates this source. Researchers will be able to access newspapers, magazines and journals, newsletters, and scientific materials from around the world. This source would be beneficial for both beginners and expert researchers who are looking for information on autism. Here is an example of what you may find when operating your own search: Autistic Boys Have Larger Brains Study. Chinadailycomcn, Source: The Financial Times Limited, 2011. This article suggests that there is a possible link between abnormal brain growth and autism. The article is easy to read and would be suitable for beginning researchers.

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When we think of audio-visuals, we often think about VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-Ray, and HD TV. Since our research is being limited to autism, we are focusing on DVDs and electronic resources. Here are some examples from TWUs library: Call Number: DVD 485 Measuring success in treatment for autism ABC News productions. Koppel, Ted. Princeton, N.J.: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2006. ABC News aired a special news report on two autistic boys while exploring ABA therapy, the benefits, and the frustrations with the limited success (TWU Library Catalog, 2011). This broadcast is said to have been originally aired on February 28, 2005, but was published on DVD in 2006. Call Number: DVD 898 Temple Grandin. Jackson, Mick. Burbank, Calif.: Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2010. Temple Grandin is said to be one of the best autism success stories. This film is based on her books and is recommended for adults and families. No Call Number available. (Electronic Resource) Asperger's syndrome autism and obsessive behavior. Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) Films Media Group. BBC Worldwide Ltd. New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], 1995.

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This program discusses the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome and what sufferers and their families can do to overcome the limitations that it imposes (Texas Womans University Library catalog, 2011). Machine Readable Data Bases/ Digital Media Texas Womans University has machine readable data bases that are often referred to as online databases. Patrons are strongly encouraged to utilize the TWU library computers to access these databases. Online databases Users will find that there are different databases geared toward different areas of information. The following databases are the sources that users would get the most benefit in their autism research. Academic Search Complete This is a scholarly database that is mainly used by students, faculty, and experienced researchers. New users are encouraged to utilize the subject headings feature. When the term autism is inserted, it brings up additional terms that might help patrons find more specific information that meets their needs. This database has a CINAHL Headings feature in which users can insert the term autism and it will bring up additional terms that can be used as either a major term or to explode the search term. Due to the professional language used, this database is primarily used by health professionals, experienced researchers, and medical students. CHC is an excellent database for those who are starting out research on autism and other conditions. The information provided is given on a basic reading level. This database contains pamphlets and fact sheets, encyclopedias and reference books, information about both herbal and pharmaceutical drugs, and so much more. ERIC is database that is frequently used by students and experienced researchers. This is not ideal for consumers to use during research, unless they have great experience with performing database research. ERIC is equipped with a subjects feature. The term autism can be typed in and expanded so users can see what other terms might be related to this search.

CINAHL Plus with Full Text

Consumer Health Complete

ERIC Firstsearch

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Conference Proceedings, State-Of-The-Art Reviews, Agencies, Individuals. In this section, users can find information about upcoming conferences, reviews, agencies, or individuals that are targeted toward autism. The sources in this section are not endorsed by Texas Womans University library. However, users are welcome to explore these sources. Conferences The Autism Society of America (http://www.autism-society.org/getinvolved/events/conference/) has set up a 2012 Autism Society National Conference and Exposition. The dates for this conference will be July 25-28, 2012, in San Diego, California. This conference is geared towards families and health professionals. The U.S. Autism & Asperger Association has a world conference planned for 2012. Information can be found at http://www.usautism.org/. This will be their 7th annual conference. Additional information for the location, dates, and sponsors should be provided in the coming weeks. State-of-the-Art Reviews Pasca SP, Portmann T, Voineagu I, Yazawa M, Shcheglovitov O, Pasca AM, Cord B, Palmer TD, Chikahisa S, Seiji N, Bernstein JA, Hallmayer J, Geschwind DH, Dolmetsch RE. Using iPS cell-derived neurons to uncover cellular phenotypes associated with Timothy Syndrome. November 27, 2011. Nature Medicine. http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2011/nimh-27.htm.

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The National Institutes of Health funded autism research that focused on disease-in adish technology (Pasca, 2011). Researchers are learning what goes on in the brain of children affected with autism spectrum disorders, including Timothy Syndrome. The new technology implemented during this research project allowed researchers to pinpoint molecular defects in a patients own brain cells (Pasca, 2011). It is hoped that this research will lead the way to more effective treatments. Siri, Ken and Lyons, Tony. Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012. New York, Newy York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2011. This book is a compilation of the latest research for parents to read up on in their free time. In this book, readers will find information on research, new therapies, models, and treatment centers. It is said to be on an easy comprehension level. Agencies Autism Treatment Center of America. http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/. This organization works with families of children who have been diagnosed with autism, Asperger syndrome, pervasive development disorder, and other disorders. The center is known for their Son-Rise Program because it teaches a specific and comprehensive system of treatment and education designed to help families and caregivers enable their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition. It offers highly effective educational techniques, strategies and principles for designing, implementing and maintaining a stimulating, high-energy, one-on-one, home-based, childcentered program (Autism Treatment Center of America, 2011). The location is in Sheffield, Massachusetts.

Pathfinder Autism Behavioral Innovations. http://www.behavioral-innovations.com/.

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In this organization, professionals help children who have been diagnosed with Autism, Asperger's, Cerebral Palsey, Down Syndrome, Prader Willi and many other developmental and behavioral disorders. There are programs available in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Wichita Falls, and East Texas. Callier Center for Communication Disorders. http://www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter/clinic/autism/. The nationally recognized UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has provided group and individual therapy for patients and families touched by autism for more than 30 years (Callier Center, 2011). This center also is part of the Crystal Charity Ball Autism Project which helps to provide services to children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). There is a family resource center, a support group for parents, and an outpatient program that enables parents to learn how to interact with their autistic children. Individuals The following individuals selected for this portion are known for their work in the field. Websites have been included to encourage users learn more about their work. Dr. Temple Grandin Very few individuals have done as well as Dr. Temple Grandin. Her experience as an autistic individual has helped many people to learn more about autism and ASD. Her website can be accessed at http://www.templegrandin.com/. Parents and researchers are encouraged to check out her site as she does provide useful information.

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This doctor is well known for his research in autism. Simon has conducted extensive research into autism spectrum conditions at the psychological, diagnostic, and neuroscientific levels. For his outstanding achievements, he was awarded the British Psychological Society's Spearman Medal and the American Psychological Association's McCandless Award (www.autismtoday.com, 2011). Jenny McCarthy Jenny McCarthy is a well-known actress, model, and mother of a child with autism. She is particularly known in the autism community for speaking out against childhood vaccinations. This is a hot-button issue between autism experts and parents of autistic children. She has also written a book entitled Louder than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism. More information about Jenny McCarthy can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_McCarthy. Conclusion This was quite the lengthy project, but I enjoyed putting it together. During the past ten years, I have met autistic kids and parents. The road is load and arduous for the parents as they continually seek answers to the multitude of questions while trying different therapies hoping to find something that will help their child succeed. This disorder has even affected members of my family as my niece and nephew both have symptoms of high-functioning autism. I feel that this pathfinder would be greatly useful to both parents and researchers as it would enable them to learn where to find the information. I knew that some databases would be better suited for

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academics or professional use whereas a couple databases were truly geared toward average patrons. I really enjoyed finding outside resources (agencies, conferences, and programs, that is) because a lot of parents want to know what is available within their communities. Finding conferences also allows parents to network with professionals and other parents who struggle with the same issues. Doing literature research is important, but time is of the essence when a child has been diagnosed with autism. It has been a well-known fact that the earlier the intervention, the better the outcome for the child. A better outcome for the autistic child also allows the family unit to function more cohesively. Looking over this paper, I probably should have switched to my back-up topic, but I chose to pursue this topic because I enjoyed doing it. I acknowledge that there are a couple areas of my paper in which I only posted two sources instead of the required three or four sources. For example, I had three different sections of dictionaries, but at least two sources per section. I could have easily pulled a couple of white rabbits out of Googles black hat to fulfill the requirement, but it wouldnt have been connected with TWUs library. It was important to me to develop this paper utilizing as much of TWUs professional resources as I could in order for this pathfinder to be useful for local patrons. I also realize that I had the option to change the layout of my paper. I chose not to do this because the instructions that we were given earlier this semester seemed to have it well-organized. Im not sure I could do a better job of organizing it. If time allowed, I would like to construct an autism awareness webpage linking TWUs library to the communities of Denton County. It would be beneficial to link our Denton families

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with these databases, periodicals, audiovisuals, community resources, and other information so that they would continue to learn about the latest research going on in the field.

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1998. Communication in autism. Bethesda, Maryland: National Institutes of Health National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 1998. CINAHL Plus with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 7, 2011). 2002. "Information from your family doctor. What you should know about autism." American Family Physician 66, no. 9: 1680. MEDLINE with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 1, 2011). ABC News. www.abcnews.com. Accessed December 5, 2011. Asperger's syndrome autism and obsessive behavior. Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm). Films Media Group. BBC Worldwide Ltd. New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], 1995. Autism Insights. Libertas Academica Ltd, 2011. Accessed December 2, 2011. Autism: the international journal of research and practice. SAGE Journals Online. December 3, 2011. Autism Society of America. http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/conference/). Acessed December 2, 2011. Autism Today. http://www.autismtoday.com. Accessed December 7, 2011. Autism Treatment Center of America. http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/. Accessed December 1, 2011.

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Autistic Boys Have Larger Brains Study. Chinadailycomcn, Source: The Financial Times Limited, 2011. Baylor University. Autism Resource Directory. http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/65982.pdf. Accessed November 28, 2011. Behavioral Innovations. http://www.behavioral-innovations.com/. Accessed December 1, 2011. Biography.com www.biography.com A+E Television Networks, LLC. 2011. BioMed Central. www.biomedcentral.com BioMed Central Ltd., 2011. Books in Print. http://www.booksinprint.com. R.R. Bowker, LLC. 2011. Callier Center for Communication Disorders. http://www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter/clinic/autism/. Accessed December 2, 2011. Debbaudt, Dennis. Autism, advocates, and law enforcement professionals recognizing and reducing risk situations for people with autism spectrum disorders. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002. Dictionary.com English Dictionary. www.dictionary-reference.com. Dictionary.com, LLC, 2011. Accessed November 29, 2011. Drugs and Herbs [Web MD] www.webmd.com. WebMD, LLC. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. www.encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, Inc. 2011. Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/ Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. 2011.

Pathfinder Autism Fox News. www.foxnews.com Fox News Network, LLC. 2011. Guppy, Michelle. Texas Directory of Resources.

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http://www.parentsofchildrenwithautism.org/texas_directory_of_resources.htm. Accessed December 1, 2011. Hyperdictionary. www.hyperdictionary.com. Accessed December 2, 2011. Jackson, Mick. Temple Grandin. Burbank, Calif.: Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2010. Jenny McCarthy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_McCarthy. Accessed December 7, 2011. Johns, Martin. 2010. "Physicians should conduct pretravel consultations." American Family Physician 81, no. 4: 401. MEDLINE with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed December 1, 2011) Koen, Benjamin D. The Oxford handbook of medical ethnomusicology. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. Koppel, Ted. Measuring success in treatment for autism ABC News productions. Princeton, N.J.: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2006. Matson, Johnny L. Applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer, 2009. Medical Encyclopedia. Adam Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus. Bethesda, Maryland: U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2011. MedTerms Medical Dictonary. www.medicinenet.com. MedicineNet, Inc., 2011. Accessed December 1, 2011.

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Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.intelihealth.com. Aetna Intellihealth, Inc. 2011. Newsweek. www.thedailybeast.com. The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company, LLC. 2011. New York Times Index. www.nytimes.com.The New York Times Company, 2011. Oller, John W. Autism : the diagnosis, treatment, & etiology of the undeniable epidemic. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2010. Oxford Reference Online. www.oxfordreference.com. Oxford University Press, 2011. Accessed December 3, 2011. Pasca SP, Portmann T, Voineagu I, Yazawa M, Shcheglovitov O, Pasca AM, Cord B, Palmer TD, Chikahisa S, Seiji N, Bernstein JA, Hallmayer J, Geschwind DH, Dolmetsch RE. Using iPS cell-derived neurons to uncover cellular phenotypes associated with Timothy Syndrome. November 27, 2011. Nature Medicine. http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2011/nimh-27.htm. Accessed November 29th, 2011. Pierangelo, Roger. EDM : the educator's diagnostic manual of disabilities and disorders. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, c2007. Publishers Weekly. www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz, LLC. 2011. Siri, Ken and Lyons, Tony. Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012. New York, Newy York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2011. Temple Grandin, Ph.D. http://www.templegrandin.com/. Accessed December 3, 2011. Texas Womans University. Library Catalog. Accessed December 1, 2011.

Pathfinder Autism Ulrichs International Periodical Directory. http://www.ulrichsweb.com/ulrichsweb/. Ulrichsweb.com, 2011.

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United States. An Act to Reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 [electronic resource]. 2011. http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo14599. U.S. Autism & Asperger Association. http://www.usautism.org/. Accessed December 4, 2011. Volkmar, Fred R., Rhea Paul, Klin, Ami, and Cohen, Donald J. Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2: Assessment, Interventions, and Policy (3rd Edition). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2005. Accessed November 28th, 2011. WWWwebster Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. 2011. Wikipedia. Autism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc, 2011. Accessed November 29, 2011. Wikipedia. www.wikipedia.com. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 2011. YourDictionary. http://www.yourdictionary.com/. Accessed. December 1, 2011.