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Autismnet is the forum for the web site Autism Network Resources for Physicians. This is an information board for physicians, researchers, doctors, scientists, specialists and those who have first-hand knowledge of their kids - the parents. This board discusses research on autism as it relates to genetics, allergy & immunology, neurology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, dermatology, physical therapy, otolaryngology, orthopedics, podiatry, microbiology, chemistry, toxicology, endocrinology, psychiatry, psychology, etc. Discussions will be limited to research on causes and treatment of autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and disorders such as ADD, ADHD, OCD, CFS, CFIDS, NDD, etc. as they relate to autism.

Discussions will also include research on the different types of autism such as the Type I autism or classic autism (includes congenital autism and Kanner's syndrome); Type II autism or co-morbid autism (autism that is related to known neurologic and medical disorders such as tuberous sclerosis, phenylketonuria, congenital rubella, Down's syndrome, etc.); and Type III autism or NIDS = neuro-immune dysfunction syndrome (which also includes acquired autism, regressive autism, allergy-induced autism, autistic enterocolitis, autoimmune or dysimmune encephalopathy, and autistic syndrome).

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