MedlinePlus Autism
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html
Extensive consumer health resource on all aspects of Autism spectrum disorders with links to latest news, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, alternative therapy, coping, clinical trials, genetics, reference materials and organizations.

What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatis
This site, from the Autism Society of American, answers questions such as what is autism, are there different types of autism, and how is autism diagnosed.

Autism Primer
http://www.teacch.com/info_primer.html
Twenty questions on autism -- covers facts of the disorder, plus how to help people with autism learn and work.

The information furnished by the Childrens Virtual Hospital at Providence is of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. As each situation is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. The Childrens Hospital at Providence recommends that you visit a qualified Health Care Professional for individual and personal attention.