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Why are people with Aspergers' syndrome considered mentally ill? by Rossa Forbes Posted Mon 31 Jan 2011 10:35am I just don't get why Aspergers is categorized as a mental illness. It's in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, so it must be, but I still don't get it. I "get" why... is not able to hospitalize her son because the Asperger beds are full, but there are spaces at the hospital if you fall under another mental illness category. Note that Aspergers used Read on »

Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome by Take Root and Write .. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:01pm extreme emotion that is not appropriate to the situation. People with Asperger's Syndrome are often unaware of personal space and may stand too close when holding a conversation... Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism where the person is often highly intelligent but struggles with communication and social interaction. The condition Read on »

ARTHUR Explores Asperger’s Syndrome in a New Episode on Monday by Susan H. Patient Expert

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 »

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 »

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 »

Treatments for Asperger Syndrome by Docs Orders Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm

1 Comment some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Asperger Syndrome. You can connect with experts and other people who have Asperger Syndromein the Wellsphere... Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Asperger Syndrome: Behavioral modification Beta blockers Educational interventions 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 there's plenty of folks unhappy with the proposed changes. Like people with the Asperger's label who've become attached to their label and their rather large and vocal peer group... the hassle of what to do with people who've been given the Asperger's diagnosis. Do we re-classify them? Then there're the scientists looking for those pesky genes, like Dr. Simon Read on »

Asperger's Syndrome - Article by Untreatable .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 27 Sep 2009 10:03pm people with Asperger's syndrome marry and have children. Some traits that are typical of Asperger's syndrome, such as attention to detail and focused interests, can increase... Due to a contestant on The Amazing Race having Asperger's Syndrome I felt it was important to print the following article on the many symptoms of this Autism spectrum Read on »

Link to Article: What Aspergers Syndrome has done for us by Gavin B. Facebook

Posted Tue 08 Jul 2008 12:00am I've just had my attention drawn to an article on famous people with Aspergers. It's old, but I hadn't read it before. In case you missed it, it's a BBC News Article from 2nd June 2004 entitled " What Asperger's Syndrome has done for us " It's well worth a read, especially if you're feeling down about the whole aspergers thing. In particular Read on »

Why Asperger Syndrome is a Legal Disability by Kim S. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 23 Jul 2009 12:00am is a legal term. They will say that Asperger Syndrome is therefore not a disability because it is not covered by disability law. This view is incorrect. People with Asperger Syndrome... 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 Read on »