The gunman who slaughtered 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school may have snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric facility, according to a lifelong resident of the area who was familiar with the killer’s family and several of the victims’ families. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/fear-being-committed-may-have-caused-connecticut-madman-to-snap/?
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Living an extraordinary life with Asperger's - Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Journal Star Living an extraordinary life with Asperger's Lincoln Journal Star Noah Weiss, 25, wears a scarf made by a cousin -- with red and white stripes to represent Weiss' time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and purple and white stripes to represent Northwestern University, where he is a graduate student in applied ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFZ2dOnhuPsO_OaTA3Pz2hWgHXx5Q&url=http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/living-an-extraordinary-life-with-asperger-s/article_0817ccdc-895b-571d-b3cf-adb0dcc4796d.html
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Struggling to describe her son, Suzanne Kolen of Long Island, New York, uses a friend's recent description: He's the 13-year-old boy bouncing down the road in the rain looking very much like Winnie the Pooh's friend, Tigger. "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of ... via http://news.yahoo.com/whats-name-losing-aspergers-label-not-big-change-071950613.html
WHEN SCIENCE DOESN'T COUNT
When the press reported that Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum disorders) and other unspecified personality problems, the autism community swung into action in a way that is totally understandable. The Associated Press' headline: "Experts: No Link Between Asperger's, Violence."The vast majority of autistic people are not violent. Autistics like Temple Grandin, the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/science-doesnt-count-000207198.html
Kids on autism spectrum appearing more on TV, but is media getting it right?
TORONTO - When "Parenthood" creator Jason Katims created the character Max Braverman — an intelligent, inscrutable, insect-obsessed youngster with Asperger's — he had in mind his own son, Sawyer, who was similarly diagnosed. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/kids-autism-spectrum-appearing-more-tv-media-getting-140008542.html
Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown ...
Teachers and friends say the Newtown murderer had Asperger's syndrome - a mild form of autism. While there's no link between Asperger's and violence, the public backlash against the condition has been. ... ProsOnline · Healthcare Pros · Home Pros · Win & Save · News Plus · Obituaries · Business Center · Recycled Rides · Send it to 12 · Coupons · Advertise on NBC12. Posted: Dec 19, 2012 2:13 PM PST Updated: Dec 20, 2012 6:09 AM PST. Most Popular Stories ... via http://www.nbc12.com/story/20386590/woman-with-aspergers-defends-the-condition
guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear - Denver Post
guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear Denver Post Mild autism or Asperger's syndrome does not appear to put one at a greater risk for suicide or violent behavior towards others, although that question is being asked in the media due to recent circumstances. On Dec. 2, a young man in Wyoming identified ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHtR5bZTzuK9Rk14CUATBc4vopk6w&url=http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_22240080/aspergers-syndrome-is-nothing-fear
Asperger's not to blame for Newtown | WIVB.com
The shooter for the Connecticut shooting may have had Asperger's Syndrome. ... Home : Health : Health News : ... She's seen hundreds of patients and knows that violent behavior is unusual in those who have Asperger's. via http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/health_news/aspergers-not-to-blame-for-newtown
Killer, 28, with Asperger's syndrome handed life term - This is Cornwall
This is Cornwall Killer, 28, with Asperger's syndrome handed life term This is Cornwall The jury, who heard that McFarland suffers from Asperger's syndrome, rejected a defence submission that at the time he was suffering from diminished responsibility. His counsel, Simon Laws QC, told the judge on Friday that McFarland had been reluctant ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEznJmpBoLs2_jwUviIq5AO4qgZZA&url=http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Killer-28-Asperger-s-syndrome-handed-life-term/story-17691221-detail/story.html
5 important facts and misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome
Crucial info about the developmental disorder that reportedly afflicted the alleged shooter in the Newtown massacre — and has been linked, incorrectly, to violent tendencies via http://news.yahoo.com/5-important-facts-misconceptions-aspergers-syndrome-165100613.html
Media continues to connect Asperger's with planned violence - Examiner.com
Examiner.com Media continues to connect Asperger's with planned violence Examiner.com Even after the outcry from people with Asperger's and parents of children with developmental disorders, the media is still making attempts to link Asperger's with planned acts of violence. A story reported on Christmas is the latest to include ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHtb8P21avk-eMUADHDT_LQI2k72g&url=http://www.examiner.com/article/media-continues-to-connect-asperger-s-with-planned-violence
Possible Asperger's connection to shooting sparks fear, outrage - Norwalk Citizen
Possible Asperger's connection to shooting sparks fear, outrage Norwalk Citizen Leticia Crespo, of Monroe, holds her 7-year-old son, Jaden, who has autism, at their home in Monroe, Conn. Crespo fears that reports linking Adam Lanza to autism spectrum disorders will hinder efforts to remove the stigma about the condition. Photo ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHmxeEw-syTs5Ojwc05yab1IfmdZw&url=http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Possible-Asperger-s-connection-to-shooting-sparks-4146675.php
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
People with Asperger's Syndrome, Potentially Violent?
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/12/16/aspergers-autism-not-linked-to-violence-experts. Despite media reports alleging that the gunman involved in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's ... via http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/violent.php
Adam Lanza and Asperger's reports: Parents of children with syndrome worry ... - Lebanon Daily News
Adam Lanza and Asperger's reports: Parents of children with syndrome worry ... Lebanon Daily News WATERFORD, Conn. - For Julie Shafer and her 10-year-old son, Caleb, a meticulous routine helps them maneuver through each day. Wake up at 6 a.m. Leave for school exactly 95 minutes later. Spaghetti for dinner on Mondays. Hot dogs on Tuesdays. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGV-OVAPEegJrMaVxDu4oB8lBWKdw&url=http://www.ldnews.com/ci_22237672/adam-lanza-and-aspergers-reports-parents-children-syndrome?source%3Dmost_emailed
Newtown shootings: Don't associate Asperger's with violent ...
The Kingston Daily Freeman is your source for all Hudson Valley 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View daily weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with Kingston's News and ... via http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/12/20/news/doc50d3743d7430a664870841.txt
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Asperger's, guns, and divorce: What we know about Connecticut massacre suspect Adam Lanza
The nation mourns for the victims in Newtown and asks who could commit such an unthinkable crime. Slowly, a portrait of the alleged killer is emerging via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-guns-divorce-know-connecticut-massacre-suspect-adam-084800315.html
Don't Stigmatize Asperger's Syndrome in Wake of Newtown Massacre
My son cradled the iPad and scanned The New York Times article I had downloaded: "A Gunman, Recalled as Intelligent and Shy, Who Left Few Footprints in Life." It said mass murderer Adam Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. via http://news.yahoo.com/dont-stigmatize-aspergers-syndrome-wake-newtown-massacre-214334938--politics.html
Experts: No link between Asperger's, violence
While an official has said that the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. via http://news.yahoo.com/experts-no-between-aspergers-violence-014413244.html
New Asperger's Rule: 'What Does This Mean for My Son?'
Timing is everything. Less than three years after my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome — and just three days after I published a magazine article about his condition — the American Psychiatric Association dropped Aspies from the psychiatrist’s “bible.” via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-rule-does-mean-son-115439753--politics.html
Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News and Current Events
Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... topic Reply to topic, Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's, Reply with quote ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218756.html
Police find no evidence Connecticut gunman was on medication
Police have found no evidence that the troubled gunman who killed 20 children and six adults in a Connecticut elementary school was being treated with any drugs that might have tamed the mental illness that authorities believe drove his murderous rage, according to a report. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/police-find-no-evidence-connecticut-gunman-was-on-medication/?
With autism's definition set to change, Asperger's patients could lose services - ReporterHerald.com
With autism's definition set to change, Asperger's patients could lose services ReporterHerald.com Matthew Kolen, who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age eight, practices playing the piano during a lesson in Long Island, New York on April 20, 2012. Matthew's diagnosis will soon be dropped in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGb72YFqaaofAxPvgEaV6k0n0VlnQ&url=http://www.reporterherald.com/ci_22239759/autisms-definition-set-change-aspergers-patients-could-lose
Medical examiner seeks genetic clues to Connecticut school gunman as funerals continue
Connecticut's chief medical examiner will seek genetic clues in hopes of explaining why a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in a Newtown elementary school as funerals and memorial services for the victims continue throughout the state on Wednesday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/medical-examiner-seeks-genetic-clues-to-connecticut-school-gunman/?
Toby W. Liebowitz: Asperger's syndrome and mental illness - The Providence Journal (blog)
Toby W. Liebowitz: Asperger's syndrome and mental illness The Providence Journal (blog) In reaction to the recent killings in Newtown, Conn., I am writing about how incompetent our country in general, and Rhode Island in particular, are in dealing with mental-health issues. I am particularly upset about the lack of services regarding ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFkr6say5QPiu04pl6cTpbg2AiQSQ&url=http://blogs.providencejournal.com/ri-talks/this-new-england/2012/12/toby-w-liebowitzaspergers-syndrome-and-mental-illness.html
Experts: No link between Asperger's, violence - Coshocton Tribune
Experts: No link between Asperger's , violence Coshocton Tribune NEW YORK — While an official has said that the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. Asperger's is a mild form of autism often characterized ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE5feyX7IfR11aMj1UldgSn1d0F_w&url=http://www.coshoctontribune.com/viewart/20121222/NEWS01/312220012/Experts-No-link-between-Asperger-s-violence
Experts reject link of Ausperger's to violence - Palm Beach Post
Experts reject link of Ausperger's to violence Palm Beach Post A young man goes on an unthinkable spree of carnage in an elementary school and one of the first things we know about him through accounts in the media quoting various neighbors and friends is that he has Asperger syndrome, a condition on what is ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHhVMdNMP3fZIABfRkHw7S4sNXxOA&url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local-education/experts-reject-link-of-auspergers-to-violence/nTd3K/
Marin Voice: Facts, misperceptions about Asperger's syndrome - Marin Independent-Journal
Marin Voice: Facts, misperceptions about Asperger's syndrome Marin Independent-Journal IN THIS TME of care and concern for the people involved in the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Conn., it is important that we continue to gather information and work to better understand all of our community members, including those with developmental ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHLT0Lir0eI4joB6cZ_fou5J6a-iw&url=http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_22243138/marin-voice-facts-misperceptions-about-aspergers-syndrome
Monday, December 24, 2012
In-Depth: Discussing the Truth About Asperger's Syndrome
... medical experts said hold on. There is no evidence Asperger's triggers violence. We talk to Megan Belcher, a member of our Eyewintness News team on the production side. She has also been diagnosed with Asperger's. via http://tristatehomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=571022
Asperger's not an explanation for Lanza's Connecticut killing spree ...
By many accounts, Adam Lanza didn't fit in. Family friends and neighbors describe a young man who went far beyond shy in avoiding people, who had few or no friends, and who dressed unlike most of peers, buttoning up his ... via http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15994353-aspergers-not-an-explanation-for-lanzas-connecticut-killing-spree-experts-say?lite
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change - Reuters
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change Reuters "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism marked by social awkwardness and narrow interests that make ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE8c8QMcsf3uMajMHtpDpQaMqLjmQ&url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/21/us-autism-diagnosis-idUSBRE8BK08G20121221
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/wyo-college-killer-suicide-note-blames-asperger-for-troubles-life-as-bottom/?
Asperger's and Violence: Experts Weigh In
Reports that Newtown shooter Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome, a highly functioning form of autism, have led some to wonder whether that diagnosis could have played a role in the mass shooting, which killed 20 ... via http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20121218/aspergers-violence
Adam Lanza and Asperger's syndrome reports: Parents of children with ... - Denver Post
Adam Lanza and Asperger's syndrome reports: Parents of children with ... Denver Post Considered a high-functioning form of autism, Asperger's is a developmental disability that is characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication with others. The neurological disorder is usually not diagnosed until a child enters ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGOqvHq6O6RLfSE2t8sVlPGD6L-fA&url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22230225/adam-lanza-and-aspergers-syndrome-reports-parents-children
Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's Disorder | NBC ...
The Sandy Hook massacre has placed the medical disorder called Asperger's Syndrome in the national spotlight. via http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bay-Area-Man-With-Aspergers-Speaks-Out-184191731.html
Dr. Manny: Don't jump to hasty conclusions
Dr. Manny Alvarez on mental health in America via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2044001331001/dr-manny-dont-jump-to-hasty-conclusions?
Adam Lanza and Asperger's syndrome reports: Parents of children with ... - Lebanon Daily News
Adam Lanza and Asperger's syndrome reports: Parents of children with ... Lebanon Daily News WATERFORD, Conn. -- For Julie Shafer and her 10-year-old son, Caleb, a meticulous routine helps them maneuver through each day. Wake up at 6 a.m. Leave for school exactly 95 minutes later. Spaghetti for dinner on Mondays. Hot dogs on Tuesdays. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE0Y0qxkSy6Dlr_AbwozI0srqqP1Q&url=http://www.ldnews.com/ci_22233473/adam-lanza-and-aspergers-syndrome-reports-parents-children?source%3Dmost_viewed
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Expert: Asperger's not linked to violence - UPI.com
Expert: Asperger's not linked to violence UPI.com Asperger's syndrome is considered to be on the mild end of autism spectrum disorders. People with Asperger syndrome have difficulty primarily in three areas: social interaction, engaging in repetitive behavior and rigidity in thinking, and a focus on ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFD1LXE3n5BSdzlnVaT6pISp65BJA&url=http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/12/22/Expert-Aspergers-not-linked-to-violence/UPI-27471356232063/
Asperger's Disorder and Violence - Yale News - Yale University
Asperger's disorder has been much discussed in this context. The issues are complex because the literature on this issue is quite limited. Frequently, the concept is used in an overly broad and imprecise way, and, finally, ... via http://news.yale.edu/2012/12/17/asperger-s-disorder-and-violence-0
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-referenced-wyo-college-killing-note-001438492.html
US Shooting: Doubts Over Lanza Asperger's Claim
A psychologist has told Sky News the actions of mass killer Adam Lanza were not consistent with someone who has Asperger's syndrome. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-shooting-doubts-over-lanza-aspergers-claim-223332703.html
We're just like you: Readers support Asperger's community - CNN
We're just like you: Readers support Asperger's community CNN (CNN) -- CNN.com assignment producer Michael Ryan recently opened up about his Asperger's syndrome, saying, "For the most part, I am just like you, just a bit quirky. All right, a lot quirky." Like Ryan, CNN's readers are worried about the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHyAP83yB0bAJ0AH0isTVLaK-bw9w&url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/health/aspergers-reader-comments/index.html
Is there a father factor at play in the CT school shooting?
Vincent DiCaro weighs in on statistics that show the absence of father’s impact boys negatively via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2043764015001/is-there-a-father-factor-at-play-in-the-ct-school-shooting?
EXCLUSIVE: Fear of being committed may have caused Connecticut gunman to snap
The gunman who slaughtered 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school may have snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric facility, according to a lifelong resident of the area who was familiar with the killer’s family and several of the victims’ families. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/fear-being-committed-may-have-caused-connecticut-madman-to-snap/?
Newtown shooter brings discussion on Asperger's to forefront ...
SARATOGA COUNTY — When the public learned that Adam Lanza, the suspect in the heartrending school shootings in Newton, Conn., had Asperger's syndrome, the reaction was strong, with some people quick to blame the ... via http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2012/12/20/news/doc50d2b95b1482d751169056.txt
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Struggling to describe her son, Suzanne Kolen of Long Island, New York, uses a friend's recent description: He's the 13-year-old boy bouncing down the road in the rain looking very much like Winnie the Pooh's friend, Tigger. "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of ... via http://news.yahoo.com/whats-name-losing-aspergers-label-not-big-change-071950613.html
WHEN SCIENCE DOESN'T COUNT
When the press reported that Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum disorders) and other unspecified personality problems, the autism community swung into action in a way that is totally understandable. The Associated Press' headline: "Experts: No Link Between Asperger's, Violence."The vast majority of autistic people are not violent. Autistics like Temple Grandin, the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/science-doesnt-count-000207198.html
Asperger's not an explanation for Lanza's Connecticut killing spree, experts say - NBCNews.com (blog)
Asperger's not an explanation for Lanza's Connecticut killing spree, experts say NBCNews.com (blog) While much remains unknown about the Sandy Hook school shooting, we're learning more about one of the victims – gunman Adam Lanza's mother, who owned all of the weapons recovered at the scene. NBC's Mike Isikoff reports, and four of her friends join ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGjLzYFHyzI9J8ooOc6N9z-vMEEPA&url=http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15994353-aspergers-not-an-explanation-for-lanzas-connecticut-killing-spree-experts-say
Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown ...
Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown - NBC12.com - Richmond, VA News, Weather, Traffic & Sports. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google. HOME · Text Alert User Center · All Access · Horoscopes ... via http://www.nbc12.com/story/20386590/woman-with-aspergers-defends-the-condition
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... - Fox News
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... Fox News “It's important to note – even if he did have Asperger's , which has not yet been confirmed – this condition would not cause him to commit a horrible act of violence alone,” said Dr. Keith Ablow, a forensic psychiatrist a member of the Fox News Medical ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH6bcZzGbdueNdWxQaRo9ZeDnG7dA&url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/
Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's Disorder - NBC Bay Area
NBC Bay Area Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's Disorder NBC Bay Area The Sandy Hook massacre has placed the medical disorder called Asperger's Syndrome in the national spotlight. Marianne Favro spoke to one man who wants to refocus that light. Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions... Link; Embed; Email. Copy. Close ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGzWMMOYoIBL43wiWoLpLrWkY2g-g&url=http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bay-Area-Man-With-Aspergers-Speaks-Out-184191731.html
Asperger's not to blame for Newtown | WIVB.com
Home : Health : Health News : Video; Photo. Asperger's not to blame for Newtown. Regular Photo Size. Must-See Video. Boy cancer patient becomes honorary soldier. Army swears in boy with cancer. A Baltimore boy with ... via http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/health_news/aspergers-not-to-blame-for-newtown
5 important facts and misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome
Crucial info about the developmental disorder that reportedly afflicted the alleged shooter in the Newtown massacre — and has been linked, incorrectly, to violent tendencies via http://news.yahoo.com/5-important-facts-misconceptions-aspergers-syndrome-165100613.html
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Parents, first responders and children surviving the tragedy
Dr Judy Kuriansky and Dr. Keith Ablow weigh in on collective support of processing school shooting horror via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041304098001/parents-first-responders-and-children-surviving-the-tragedy?
Has US ignored problems with autism?
Parents, experts discuss developmental challenges in wake of shooting via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041311006001/has-us-ignored-problems-with-autism?
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych manual
Friends of the family of the gunman, Adam Lanza, who murdered 20 children and six staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, have said he suffered from Asperger’s. Recently, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatry has come under fire because of its controversial decision to drop Asperger’s syndrome from its newest edition (DSM-V) via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/?
Were warning signs missed?
Motive unclear in Connecticut massacre via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041056755001/were-warning-signs-missed?
What Is Asperger's Syndrome? | Fox News Insider
Following Friday's tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, CT where 26 children and adults lost their lives, many are trying to find answers as to what prompted 20-year-old shooter Adam Lanza to take ... via http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/12/17/what-is-aspergers-syndrome/
How schools can better address mental health in wake of Sandy Hook shooting
Part of the healing process in a tragedy like this is moving forward and implementing procedures that will prevent another awful situation from happening. There are changes to be made in schools throughout the country – and now is the time to make them via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/how-schools-can-better-address-mental-health-in-wake-sandy-hook-shooting/?
No Increase in Criminal Convictions in Hans Asperger's Original Cohort - Age of Autism
No Increase in Criminal Convictions in Hans Asperger's Original Cohort Age of Autism Hans Asperger originally used the term "autistic psychopathy" to describe his patients on the autism spectrum, leading to a possible confusion with psychopathic disorder and delinquent behaviour. We conducted a penal register search for 177 former ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFt8jRqQ2JgE29lr9w6Fpn4rZ5zHg&url=http://www.ageofautism.com/2012/12/no-increase-in-criminal-convictions-in-hans-aspergers-original-cohort-.html
Adam Lanza, Asperger's, and the Media Narrative on Autism and the Mentally Ill - The Atlantic Wire
Adam Lanza, Asperger's , and the Media Narrative on Autism and the Mentally Ill The Atlantic Wire Research shows that people with Asperger's are not that great at cognitive empathy but that their emotional empathy does not differ from people without Asperger's ... When [my son] learned about [the shootings], his first response was to turn away in ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEZhgZ6gwFIpBXIkz6DH1bWzHxz2g&url=http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/12/adam-lanza-aspergers-autism-and-violence/60078/
Newtown shootings: Don't associate Asperger's with violent ...
The Kingston Daily Freeman is your source for all Hudson Valley 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View daily weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with Kingston's News and ... via http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/12/20/news/doc50d3743d7430a664870841.txt
guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear - Denver Post
guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear Denver Post Mild autism or Asperger's syndrome does not appear to put one at a greater risk for suicide or violent behavior towards others, although that question is being asked in the media due to recent circumstances. On Dec. 2, a young man in Wyoming identified ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHtR5bZTzuK9Rk14CUATBc4vopk6w&url=http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_22240080/aspergers-syndrome-is-nothing-fear
Police find no evidence Connecticut gunman was on medication
Police have found no evidence that the troubled gunman who killed 20 children and six adults in a Connecticut elementary school was being treated with any drugs that might have tamed the mental illness that authorities believe drove his murderous rage, according to a report. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/police-find-no-evidence-connecticut-gunman-was-on-medication/?
Local Therapist Talks Asperger's, Violence - Patch.com
Local Therapist Talks Asperger's , Violence Patch.com Rob Bernstein, a Dobbs Ferry based educational therapist who specializes in autism and Asperger's syndrome, has been getting a lot of phone calls lately. Some of them are from parents of children with Asperger's , others from family and friends ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGCBL8-2M64I1Xk0QFmVcOWhWAKPg&url=http://pearlriver.patch.com/articles/local-therapist-talks-aspergers-violence
Medical examiner seeks genetic clues to Connecticut school gunman as funerals continue
Connecticut's chief medical examiner will seek genetic clues in hopes of explaining why a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in a Newtown elementary school as funerals and memorial services for the victims continue throughout the state on Wednesday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/medical-examiner-seeks-genetic-clues-to-connecticut-school-gunman/?
Living With Asperger's Syndrome - KIMT
Living With Asperger's Syndrome KIMT Mason City, IA - Mayo Clinic defines Asperger's Syndrome as a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Children with Asperger's Syndrome typically exhibit social awkwardness and an ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF66dkSwHmb05AT7MmA_C0f7No3bw&url=http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/story/Living-With-Aspergers-Syndrome/_eani-w3r0yPqvmTpw_7yQ.cspx
Debate about Asperger's Syndrome revives. - News and Current ...
Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject: Debate about Asperger's Syndrome revives. Reply with quote. Yep. It's happening again. Many family members and friends supposedly said (I don't know if I'm mistaken), about the alleged ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218766.html
Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News and Current Events
Phoenix Phoenix Joined: Jul 16, 2011. Posts: 879. Location: Ontario, Canada. Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's, Reply with quote · What is Asperger's Sydrome? The above aired on CNN today. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218756.html
Asperger's not an explanation for Lanza's Connecticut killing spree ...
By many accounts, Adam Lanza didn't fit in. Family friends and neighbors describe a young man who went far beyond shy in avoiding people, who had few or no friends, and who dressed unlike most of peers, buttoning up his ... via http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15994353-aspergers-not-an-explanation-for-lanzas-connecticut-killing-spree-experts-say?lite
Friday, December 21, 2012
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/wyo-college-killer-suicide-note-blames-asperger-for-troubles-life-as-bottom/?
Asperger's and Violence: Experts Weigh In
Reports that Newtown shooter Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome, a highly functioning form of autism, have led some to wonder whether that diagnosis could have played a role in the mass shooting, which killed 20 ... via http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20121218/aspergers-violence
Special needs advocates warn against linking Autism, Asperger's and ... - WXYZ
WXYZ Special needs advocates warn against linking Autism, Asperger's and ... WXYZ (WXYZ) - People who work with children with special needs fear that they will be connected with the violence in Connecticut after it came out the shooter might have Asperger's Syndrome. “These kids are so far from the kind of person that would commit ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHzvDpBcIQn3Ifnti30bf5a8-jrHQ&url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/oakland_county/children-with-autism-and-asperbergs-syndrome-should-not-be-connected-to-connecticut-school-shooting
Dr. Manny: Don't jump to hasty conclusions
Dr. Manny Alvarez on mental health in America via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2044001331001/dr-manny-dont-jump-to-hasty-conclusions?
Experts: Gunman's Actions Not Due To Asperger's Syndrome | NBC 4i
As a grief-stricken community begins burying the victims of the school massacre, there have been reports that the accused shooter, Adam Lanza, had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. ... For additional information, stay with NBC4 and refresh nbc4i.com. To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail stories@nbc4i.com. MORE: NBC4 Local News | Local Crime News NBC4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video NBC4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video ... via http://www2.nbc4i.com/lifestyles/2012/dec/17/experts-gunmans-actions-not-due-aspergers-syndrome-ar-1280445/
Autistic Teen Speaks Out for Those with Asperger's - Patch.com
Autistic Teen Speaks Out for Those with Asperger's Patch.com After reports that the “bad guy” in the Connecticut shooting may have had Asperger's Syndrome, Timmy Aquilino, a teenager with autism in Edgewater, went to his bedroom and closed the door. He didn't come out for two hours, his mother said. Timmy ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGmnyfy06QeSqHRzO5dBlbNce8dwg&url=http://edgewater.patch.com/articles/autistic-teen-responds-to-claims-adam-lanza-had-aspergers
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-referenced-wyo-college-killing-note-001438492.html
US Shooting: Doubts Over Lanza Asperger's Claim
A psychologist has told Sky News the actions of mass killer Adam Lanza were not consistent with someone who has Asperger's syndrome. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-shooting-doubts-over-lanza-aspergers-claim-223332703.html
With Asperger's syndrome, 'violence is not something we expect,' expert says - MinnPost.com
MinnPost.com With Asperger's syndrome, 'violence is not something we expect,' expert says MinnPost.com PP: Asperger's is part of the autism spectrum disorders. We diagnose it using the DSM-4 [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition]. It's a subtype of what we would call the pervasive development disorders. There are five ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFt0-nbDX0fjPGmV2TqZ6lJ5iaoiQ&url=http://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/12/aspergers-syndrome-violence-not-something-we-expect-expert-says
Asperger's Referenced in Wyo. College Killing Note - ABC News
Asperger's Referenced in Wyo. College Killing Note ABC News A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEFO2Qk4ubLrrXU5n4Y-AT0P8H0Mg&url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/aspergers-referenced-wyo-college-killing-note-18020577
Is there a father factor at play in the CT school shooting?
Vincent DiCaro weighs in on statistics that show the absence of father’s impact boys negatively via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2043764015001/is-there-a-father-factor-at-play-in-the-ct-school-shooting?
EXCLUSIVE: Fear of being committed may have caused Connecticut gunman to snap
The gunman who slaughtered 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school may have snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric facility, according to a lifelong resident of the area who was familiar with the killer’s family and several of the victims’ families. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/fear-being-committed-may-have-caused-connecticut-madman-to-snap/?
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Struggling to describe her son, Suzanne Kolen of Long Island, New York, uses a friend's recent description: He's the 13-year-old boy bouncing down the road in the rain looking very much like Winnie the Pooh's friend, Tigger. "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of ... via http://news.yahoo.com/whats-name-losing-aspergers-label-not-big-change-071950613.html
WHEN SCIENCE DOESN'T COUNT
When the press reported that Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum disorders) and other unspecified personality problems, the autism community swung into action in a way that is totally understandable. The Associated Press' headline: "Experts: No Link Between Asperger's, Violence."The vast majority of autistic people are not violent. Autistics like Temple Grandin, the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/science-doesnt-count-000207198.html
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change
CHICAGO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Struggling to describe her son,Suzanne Kolen of Long Island, New York, uses a friend's recentdescription: He's the 13-year-old boy bouncing down the road inthe rain looking very much like Winnie the Pooh's friend,Tigger. "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, abright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never beendefined by his diagnosis of ... via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/whats-name-losing-aspergers-label-not-big-change-055957625--sector.html
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change - Reuters
What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change Reuters "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism marked by social awkwardness and narrow interests that make ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF_JxZmIgdaufmbJcs2ss1DQQ7Axw&url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/21/autism-diagnosis-idUSL1E8ND68E20121221
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... - Fox News
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... Fox News “It's important to note – even if he did have Asperger's , which has not yet been confirmed – this condition would not cause him to commit a horrible act of violence alone,” said Dr. Keith Ablow, a forensic psychiatrist a member of the Fox News Medical ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH6bcZzGbdueNdWxQaRo9ZeDnG7dA&url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/
Editorial: Asperger's Wasn't The Cause Of Rampage - Hartford Courant
Editorial: Asperger's Wasn't The Cause Of Rampage Hartford Courant Although the diagnosis is not certain, reports have circulated that Adam Lanza, the 20-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School killer, had Asperger's syndrome. That has led to concern among those with the condition that they will be perceived as mentally ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFY7n9DjWG0j-2ZO15vmE_yrMx1bg&url=http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-aspergers-not-cause-of-violence-20121219,0,695270.story
Asperger's Disorder and Violence - Yale News - Yale University
Asperger's disorder has been much discussed in this context. The issues are complex because the literature on this issue is quite limited. Frequently, the concept is used in an overly broad and imprecise way, and, finally, ... via http://news.yale.edu/2012/12/17/asperger-s-disorder-and-violence-0
Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown ...
Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown - NBC12.com - Richmond, VA News, Weather, Traffic & Sports. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google. HOME · Text Alert User Center · All Access · Horoscopes ... via http://www.nbc12.com/story/20386590/woman-with-aspergers-defends-the-condition
5 important facts and misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome
Crucial info about the developmental disorder that reportedly afflicted the alleged shooter in the Newtown massacre — and has been linked, incorrectly, to violent tendencies via http://news.yahoo.com/5-important-facts-misconceptions-aspergers-syndrome-165100613.html
Adam Lanza, Asperger's and a Misleading Connection With Violence - New York Times (blog)
Adam Lanza, Asperger's and a Misleading Connection With Violence New York Times (blog) This subject is important to many of those whose lives are affected by Asperger's or other forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are troubled and angered by how the topic has been treated in The Times and other news organizations over the past ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGJa9fIo_pERrav2DWM1wqLRQNgiw&url=http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/adam-lanza-aspergers-and-a-misleading-connection-with-violence/
Asperger's not to blame for Newtown | WIVB.com
Home : Health : Health News : Video; Photo. Asperger's not to blame for Newtown. Regular Photo Size. Must-See Video. A Christmas tree through the roof? One Seattle family got a little creative with their Christmas … via http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/health_news/aspergers-not-to-blame-for-newtown
Asperger's Syndrome referenced in Wyoming college killing note - Denver Post
Asperger's Syndrome referenced in Wyoming college killing note Denver Post CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGzcFYyWrlQGW4U-c4fp9M1tzBeMw&url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22226880/aspergers-referenced-wyo-college-killing-note
Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's Disorder - NBC Bay Area
NBC Bay Area Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's Disorder NBC Bay Area There have been unconfirmed reports that the shooter involved in a massacre at a Connecticut elementary school may have had some form of autism or Asperger's syndrome. There is no link between any type of autism and planned violence, but questions ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGzWMMOYoIBL43wiWoLpLrWkY2g-g&url=http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bay-Area-Man-With-Aspergers-Speaks-Out-184191731.html
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - WAFB 9 News ...
A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father... via http://www.wafb.com/story/20387823/aspergers-referenced-in-wyo-college-killing-note
Newtown shootings: Don't associate Asperger's with violent ...
The Kingston Daily Freeman is your source for all Hudson Valley 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View daily weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with Kingston's News and ... via http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/12/20/news/doc50d3743d7430a664870841.txt
Asperger's can't explain what happened in Newtown school ...
Asperger's disorder — if Adam Lanza had it at all — is unlikely to have. via http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/world/Asperger+explain+what+happened+Newtown+school+shooting/7713995/story.html
Police find no evidence Connecticut gunman was on medication
Police have found no evidence that the troubled gunman who killed 20 children and six adults in a Connecticut elementary school was being treated with any drugs that might have tamed the mental illness that authorities believe drove his murderous rage, according to a report. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/police-find-no-evidence-connecticut-gunman-was-on-medication/?
Medical examiner seeks genetic clues to Connecticut school gunman as funerals continue
Connecticut's chief medical examiner will seek genetic clues in hopes of explaining why a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in a Newtown elementary school as funerals and memorial services for the victims continue throughout the state on Wednesday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/medical-examiner-seeks-genetic-clues-to-connecticut-school-gunman/?
Asperger's syndrome families worry about backlash | wtsp.com
News reports that the school shooter, Adam Lanza, had been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome have Rania Kelly fearing a backlash. "My first reaction was 'Oh no'," said Kelly, whose 14-year-old son James has Asperger's ... via http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/287545/8/Aspergers-syndrome-families-worry-about-backlash
Were warning signs missed?
Motive unclear in Connecticut massacre via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041056755001/were-warning-signs-missed?
Don't Stigmatize Asperger's Syndrome in Wake of Newtown Massacre
My son cradled the iPad and scanned The New York Times article I had downloaded: "A Gunman, Recalled as Intelligent and Shy, Who Left Few Footprints in Life." It said mass murderer Adam Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. via http://news.yahoo.com/dont-stigmatize-aspergers-syndrome-wake-newtown-massacre-214334938--politics.html
No Link Between Asperger's Syndrome And Violence, Experts Say
NEW YORK -- While an official has said that the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. Asperger's is a mild form of autism often characterized by social awkwardness. ... gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. As... Related News On Huffington Post: ... via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/violence-aspergers-syndrome-adam-lanza--newtown-shooting_n_2312545.html
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Asperger's not an explanation for Lanza's Connecticut killing spree ...
By many accounts, Adam Lanza didn't fit in. Family friends and neighbors describe a young man who went far beyond shy in avoiding people, who had few or no friends, and who dressed unlike most of peers, buttoning up his ... via http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15994353-aspergers-not-an-explanation-for-lanzas-connecticut-killing-spree-experts-say?lite
How schools can better address mental health in wake of Sandy Hook shooting
Part of the healing process in a tragedy like this is moving forward and implementing procedures that will prevent another awful situation from happening. There are changes to be made in schools throughout the country – and now is the time to make them via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/how-schools-can-better-address-mental-health-in-wake-sandy-hook-shooting/?
Asperger's, guns, and divorce: What we know about Connecticut massacre suspect Adam Lanza
The nation mourns for the victims in Newtown and asks who could commit such an unthinkable crime. Slowly, a portrait of the alleged killer is emerging via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-guns-divorce-know-connecticut-massacre-suspect-adam-084800315.html
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/wyo-college-killer-suicide-note-blames-asperger-for-troubles-life-as-bottom/?
Newtown shooter brings discussion on Asperger's to forefront - Torrington Register Citizen
Newtown shooter brings discussion on Asperger's to forefront Torrington Register Citizen For people with no reference for Asperger's , it's challenging to hear about the school shootings and Lanza's diagnosis, and not leap to the incorrect conclusion that the disorder caused the 20-year-old man to snap and gun down 20 innocent children and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGYMmmMjwLxz6l3sG-UceozFuwsgA&url=http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2012/12/19/news/doc50d2685b369c9612534094.txt
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - KOTA Territory ...
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - KOTA Territory News. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In; Manage Account|; Log Out. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google. KOTATV.com Home Page · Contact Us ... via http://www.kotatv.com/story/20386532/aspergers-referenced-in-wyo-college-killing-note
Newtown CT - News and Current Events
... Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... pain either. I've diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and I don't fit any of those comparisons to the people that have done such horrible acts. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218618.html
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - SFGate - San Francisco Chronicle
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - SFGate San Francisco Chronicle CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNETV8ZGOHhFtV9tj4oiT_YU_i5XQw&url=http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/Asperger-s-referenced-in-Wyo-college-killing-note-4132819.php
Asperger's families worry about backlash | Video | wtsp.com
Videos from WTSP.com 10 News. ... Asperger's families worry about backlash. Reports that the gunman in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's syndrome has Bay area families worried about being stigmatized. via http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2041442761001
Dr. Manny: Don't jump to hasty conclusions
Dr. Manny Alvarez on mental health in America via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2044001331001/dr-manny-dont-jump-to-hasty-conclusions?
Experts: Gunman's Actions Not Due To Asperger's Syndrome | NBC 4i
As a grief-stricken community begins burying the victims of the school massacre, there have been reports that the accused shooter, Adam Lanza, had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. ... For additional information, stay with NBC4 and refresh nbc4i.com. To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail stories@nbc4i.com. MORE: NBC4 Local News | Local Crime News NBC4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video NBC4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video ... via http://www2.nbc4i.com/lifestyles/2012/dec/17/experts-gunmans-actions-not-due-aspergers-syndrome-ar-1280445/
Special needs advocates warn against linking Autism, Asperger's and ... - WXYZ
WXYZ Special needs advocates warn against linking Autism, Asperger's and ... WXYZ (WXYZ) - People who work with children with special needs fear that they will be connected with the violence in Connecticut after it came out the shooter might have Asperger's Syndrome. “These kids are so far from the kind of person that would commit ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHzvDpBcIQn3Ifnti30bf5a8-jrHQ&url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/oakland_county/children-with-autism-and-asperbergs-syndrome-should-not-be-connected-to-connecticut-school-shooting
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note - 21 News Now ...
A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father... via http://www.wfmj.com/story/20387823/aspergers-referenced-in-wyo-college-killing-note
US Shooting: Doubts Over Lanza Asperger's Claim
A psychologist has told Sky News the actions of mass killer Adam Lanza were not consistent with someone who has Asperger's syndrome. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-shooting-doubts-over-lanza-aspergers-claim-223332703.html
Psychologist linked to foiled Landstown High plot: Asperger's doesn ...
... and then himself?CNN reports surfaced that Lanza had Asperger's syndrome, a high functioning version of autism. ... News · Contact · WTKR.com – Hampton Roads News & Weather from WTKR Television Newschannel 3 ... via http://wtkr.com/2012/12/18/psychologist-linked-to-foiled-landstown-high-plot-aspergers-doesnt-cause-planned-shootings/
Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-referenced-wyo-college-killing-note-001438492.html
Is there a father factor at play in the CT school shooting?
Vincent DiCaro weighs in on statistics that show the absence of father’s impact boys negatively via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2043764015001/is-there-a-father-factor-at-play-in-the-ct-school-shooting?
EXCLUSIVE: Fear of being committed may have caused Connecticut gunman to snap
The gunman who slaughtered 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school may have snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric facility, according to a lifelong resident of the area who was familiar with the killer’s family and several of the victims’ families. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/fear-being-committed-may-have-caused-connecticut-madman-to-snap/?
WHEN SCIENCE DOESN'T COUNT
When the press reported that Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum disorders) and other unspecified personality problems, the autism community swung into action in a way that is totally understandable. The Associated Press' headline: "Experts: No Link Between Asperger's, Violence."The vast majority of autistic people are not violent. Autistics like Temple Grandin, the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/science-doesnt-count-000207198.html
Facts About Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - 13WMAZ
Facts About Autism and Asperger's Syndrome 13WMAZ Michael Buckholtz, the founder and director of the Aid for Autistic Children Foundation of Central Georgia, spoke with 13WMAZ's Frank Malloy about the characteristics and misconceptions of Asperger's Syndrome. Buckholtz emphasized that a tendency for ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHDsTmM0IFpA7Xkg8lOzfi3CoE8jA&url=http://www.13wmaz.com/news/topstories/article/208736/175/Facts-About-Autism-and-Aspergers-Syndrome
Danville Experts: Asperger's Syndrome Does Not Lead To Violence - WSET
Danville Experts: Asperger's Syndrome Does Not Lead To Violence WSET Danville, VA -- One bit of fallout from last Friday's shooting is the suspicion some are now placing on people who have Asperger's Syndrome. Some people close to Adam Lanza say he had the disorder. But disability experts say that suspicion is ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHrTZz8G719fxFfAIiLXPKk3gycNA&url=http://www.wset.com/story/20375468/danville-experts-say-aspergers-syndrome-does-not-lead-to-violence
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... - Fox News
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych ... Fox News “It's important to note – even if he did have Asperger's , which has not yet been confirmed – this condition would not cause him to commit a horrible act of violence alone,” said Dr. Keith Ablow, a forensic psychiatrist a member of the Fox News Medical ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH6bcZzGbdueNdWxQaRo9ZeDnG7dA&url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/
Asperger's Disorder and Violence - Yale News - Yale University
Asperger's disorder has been much discussed in this context. The issues are complex because the literature on this issue is quite limited. Frequently, the concept is used in an overly broad and imprecise way, and, finally, ... via http://news.yale.edu/2012/12/17/asperger-s-disorder-and-violence-0
Blog: Aspergers, autism and the Sandy Hook School shooting – Are ...
WTKR.com – Hampton Roads News & Weather from WTKR Television Newschannel 3 ... In search of answers, several media outlets have pointed to a family friend's claim that Lanza has asperger's or autism. According to ... via http://wtkr.com/2012/12/18/blog-aspergers-autism-and-the-sandy-hook-school-shooting-are-we-grasping-at-straws/
5 important facts and misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome
Crucial info about the developmental disorder that reportedly afflicted the alleged shooter in the Newtown massacre — and has been linked, incorrectly, to violent tendencies via http://news.yahoo.com/5-important-facts-misconceptions-aspergers-syndrome-165100613.html
Parents, first responders and children surviving the tragedy
Dr Judy Kuriansky and Dr. Keith Ablow weigh in on collective support of processing school shooting horror via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041304098001/parents-first-responders-and-children-surviving-the-tragedy?
Has US ignored problems with autism?
Parents, experts discuss developmental challenges in wake of shooting via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041311006001/has-us-ignored-problems-with-autism?
I have Asperger's; I am just like you - CNN
I have Asperger's ; I am just like you CNN (CNN) -- I am not an expert on Asperger's syndrome. But I am an expert on me, and I have Asperger's . And attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Having all three disorders together is not unusual, my doctor ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGKLJl2Tromsuc--rD-uzTDURNiLw&url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/health/ryan-aspergers/index.html
Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych manual
Friends of the family of the gunman, Adam Lanza, who murdered 20 children and six staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, have said he suffered from Asperger’s. Recently, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatry has come under fire because of its controversial decision to drop Asperger’s syndrome from its newest edition (DSM-V) via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/17/new-concerns-over-removal-aspergers-from-psychiatric-manual-in-wake-newtown/?
I have Asperger's; I am just like you - CNN
I have Asperger's ; I am just like you CNN (CNN) -- I am not an expert on Asperger's syndrome. But I am an expert on me, and I have Asperger's . And attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Having all three disorders together is not unusual, my doctor ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHHxQccdaI1OS-75c8bfRCx6bYAYw&url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/health/ryan-aspergers/?hpt%3Dhe_c1
Don't Blame Asperger's - Daily Beast
Don't Blame Asperger's Daily Beast "If you meet somebody with Asperger's ," he said, "you've only met one person with Asperger's ." Tyler's point is worth us all noting: Don't overgeneralize. Don't stigmatize in a rush to explain inexplicable evil. Autism didn't cause this tragedy ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFub_eNbVeBFuHSScQDZEOnlEx8pg&url=http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/12/dont-blame-aspergers.html
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