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Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome by Take Root and Write .. Patient Expert Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm   Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism where the person is often highly intelligent but struggles with communication and social interaction. The condition is not widely recognized and undiagnosed children and adults may end up in work and school situations that are uncomfortable for them. Asperger's Syndrome is often detected when a child Read on »
Debbi Culp-Hook’s Story: Raising a deaf child with Asperger’s Syndrome by Rachel C. Patient Expert Posted Mon 07 Mar 2011 2:03am Debbi Culp-Hook has written a long story but a worthwhile to read about her overcoming obstacles in raising a son who is deaf but is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient and has Asperger’s syndrome.  Her story is an inspiration for parents of deaf children with cochlear implants who have additional disabilities.  Any deaf children with [...] Read on »
ARTHUR Explores Asperger’s Syndrome in a New Episode on Monday by Susan H. Patient ExpertFacebook Posted Sat 03 Apr 2010 1:02pm for times.) One episode that is especially notable is called “When Carl Met George.” Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome have been prominent in the news lately, and this episode of ARTHUR features a little boy named Carl, who has Asperger’s Syndrome (a form of autism). George is excited about spending time with his new friend, Carl, who loves to draw trains Read on »
Asperger’s Syndrome Awareness Blog by wheresthebox Patient Expert Posted Fri 31 Jul 2009 10:45am , which just goes to show you it was worth signing up with all the social media sites I have over the last year and a half. Anyway, Shawnda’s blog is called Asperger’s Syndrome Awareness, and she is also writing a book about her experiences raising her son, who is 13 and has a diagnosis of Asperger’s. Pretty cool! I was reading some of her posts Read on »
Asperger’s Syndrome and “Finicky” Eaters by Sig Y. Patient Expert Posted Thu 26 Jan 2012 9:37am As I have written before, I am both an anthropologist and clinical psychologist.  In my latter role, one of the populations with whom I work is children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.  Over the years I have noticed that a child who has Asperger’s Syndrome can be “finicky” when s/he eats.  In th ... Read on »
Could Your Child Have Asperger’s Syndrome? by Sig Y. Patient Expert Posted Wed 18 Jan 2012 9:03am In the last few years, there has been an increase in the recognition of and treatment of Asperger’s syndrome. I work with many children and adults who have Asperger’s Syndrome. I want to share some thoughts and resources for parents. In later posts, I will address the strengths and great future prospects Read on »
Upcoming Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Conferences by wheresthebox Patient Expert Posted Fri 26 Aug 2011 12:04am I wanted to let you know about some upcoming conferences run by Future Horizons . I attended one last year with Dr. Tony Attwood, which was wonderful, and am excited to be able to go to one in just a couple of weeks with three amazing speakers – Dr. Temple Grandin, Eustacia Cutler, and Paula Aquilla. There are still spots open for ... Read on »
Asperger's, Autism, and the DSM: A New Autistic Spectrum without Asperger's Syndrome by Dr. Polly Doctor of Philosophy Posted Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:01pm Is Asperger's a distinct autistic disorder that deserves its own place on the autistic spectrum?  No. Not according to an expert panel charged with revising... wants to get rid of Asperger's and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (ususally reserved for younger children, often with more mild symptoms).  In essence, the new DSM would replace Read on »
New Topic on Genetics Home Reference: Asperger Syndrome by nih.gov Posted Tue 02 Aug 2011 3:11pm disease Asperger disorder Asperger's disease Asperger's disorder Asperger's syndrome For more information about naming genetic conditions, see the Genetics Home... definitions Reviewed July 2011 What is Asperger syndrome? Asperger syndrome is a disorder on the autism spectrum, which is a group of conditions characterized Read on »
Why Asperger Syndrome is a Legal Disability by Kim S. Patient Expert Posted Thu 23 Jul 2009 10:03pm By Jake Crosby A comment under my previous article on Asperger Syndrome being a disability inspired me to write yet another article on the topic. The commenter, who was completely opposed to Neurodiversity (ND), said Asperger Syndrome is not a... Read on »