Autism99 makes use of Macromedia Flash 3 software, and information is provided here on how to download it. The emphasis of the conference is on the practical issues surrounding ASD, although new research and therapies will be highlighted. Questions and debates between authors and delegates are welcomed. Other features of the conference include a presentation on the autism spectrum, a presentation on currently available therapies, and a locator map showing centres of expertise. This site provides information about all aspects of the conference, including information on autism.
Registration is required, but is free.
This bulletin, published by the Centre for Health Information Quality, addresses quality assessment checklists that should be considered when evaluating information taken from the Internet. It covers codes of conduct, criteria and checklists, locating evaluated resources, and selective bibliographies of relevant literature. The aim is to have systemized, critical appraisal of medical internet information. Included is a list of documents written, or soon to be written, regarding these aims. This policy paper provides a set of seven criteria that can be used to evaluate the quality of health information on the Internet, aimed at the general public, policy makers, health professionals, and providers of Web-based health information.