"The Autism Perspective" launched by non-profit.The Autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Perspective (Toluca Lake, CA), a new non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. , has launched The Autism Perspective-TAP, a quarterly magazine focusing on the subject of autism spectrum disorders A spectrum disorder in psychiatry is hard to define precisely but is a mental disorder having something to do with a spectrum of subtypes or closely related disorders. The spectrum model is proposed as a more coherent way of understanding psychiatric symptomatology. , for parents, professionals and persons with autism. An annual subscription costs $24. The group said the title will cover a variety of issues related to autism, including inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. stories, legislative news and advocacy advice. It will also provide independent news and evaluations on the range of treatments and therapies for autism spectrum disorders. The magazine will be about "options and different perspectives without taking sides," TAP said. |
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