Asperger's Syndrome News: 2012-11-11

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Child prodigies share some common traits with autistic kids

Washington, November 10 (ANI): A new study found a link between child prodigies and autism. via http://in.news.yahoo.com/child-prodigies-share-common-traits-autistic-kids-082233955.html

The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ...

photos-ci-autism.teen.side Lucas Oleniuk/Toronto Star York University psychology student Evguenia Ignatova, right, with her mentors Odette Weiss, left... via http://www.americanonews.com/the-autism-project-york-university-students-with-aspergers-thrive-in-mentorship-program/4275/

Dumbest comments made by NTs : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Let's have some fun. List every comment made by NTs interacting with you concerning your Asperger's or anything related to you for that matter. Ahhh, ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100847.html

British man spared extradition to US

Gary McKinnon accused of hacking into military systems via http://video.foxnews.com/v/1904937787001/british-man-spared-extradition-to-us?

The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ... - Toronto Star

Toronto Star The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ... Toronto Star The program is the brainchild of psychology professor James Bebko, who came up with the idea five years ago while helping the university's disability office set up peer support for students with Asperger syndrome, a relatively mild form of autism ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF1W9eDKHS_SmRb2H8yKcMFrVneAg&url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1289299--the-autism-project-york-university-students-with-asperger-s-thrive-in-mentorship-program

Health Beat: Asperger's support group meets Monday - The Daily News of Newburyport

Health Beat: Asperger's support group meets Monday The Daily News of Newburyport The support group addresses the concerns of parents of school-aged children diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism or related challenges. Meetings are free, open to the public and serve families from all neighboring communities. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGIFwaWEn98aoAykf62kwciqOzpmg&url=http://www.newburyportnews.com/lifestyle/x121543800/Health-Beat-Aspergers-support-group-meets-Monday

Do job programs for adults with autism work?

Programs are out there to help young adults with autism find and keep a job. But no one yet knows whether they work via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/28/do-job-programs-for-adults-with-autism-work/?

Simple EEG test can detect autism in young children, scientists say

Scientists believe that a simple brain trace known as an EEG may be capable of detecting autism in children as young as two years old via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/26/simple-eeg-test-detect-autism-in-young-children-scientists-say/?

British lawyer: We'll fight alleged hacker's extradition to the United States

The lawyer for a British hacking suspect says she'll fight any moves to extradite him to the United States. via http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/06/15/uk-hacking-suspect-will-fight-extradition-to-us/?

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's Syndrome ... - Huffington Post

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's Syndrome ... Huffington Post The number of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses has grown to an average of one in 110 children today, a number that has sharply increased since the 1980s. In a segment for HuffPost Live, host Nancy Redd discussed whether we are overusing this ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEXEkYVfk3fnY0StIghu6CbW9lIjQ&url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999.html

Comorbidities Poll : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

I'll take an Aspergers, with a side of.... Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADHD or ADD). 2. 25%. Tourette's Syndrome. 0. No votes. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 1. 13%. Dysthymia Disorder (minor depressive ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101119.html

Help for brother? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

My brother has Asperger's and is 25 years old. He went almost all of his childhood undiagnosed with Asperger's but had various diagnoses such as ADD and hypersensitivity disorder. During college he went into a tailspin of ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101092.html

Are you constantly being called shy or rude? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Telling people I have Aspergers is no help what so ever. They don't know what it is, or don't know anything about it, they don't care to know any thing about it, they can't relate it in any way to social problems, and/or just ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101087.html

Families Brace For Changes In Autism Diagnosis - Hartford Courant

Proposed changes to the official autism diagnosis are raising concerns among advocates and families with many fearing the new criteria will lead to a loss of services and a sense of identity for. via http://articles.courant.com/2012-11-15/health/hc-new-autism-spectrum-disorder-definition-1115-20121114_1_new-criteria-asperger-autism-spectrum

Do you tell people you have aspergers syndrome? : Asperger's ...

To people I owe explanations to, I let them know I have neurological difficulties (I was diagnosed with AD[H?]D two and a half years ago, so it's really no news) to explain the unevenness in my productivity and my difficulty with ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100796.html

I made, a friend, an aspie friend :) : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

I met them all on my own, and they seem to like me quite a bit. but, i noticed something, there are about 12 students with Aspergers syndrome in my school of over 1200 students. the diagnostic rate for Autism Spectrum ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100779.html

Asperger's strains relationships - Post-Tribune

Asperger's strains relationships Post-Tribune Dear Annie: I'm in my 30s. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome after a two-year career ended in disaster. It was my mother who suspected what was wrong. It explained the problems I've had — no friends, no social life and the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE_hSA8_1WgmO7KjoRxG06g9eyYnw&url=http://posttrib.suntimes.com/lifestyles/16190574-423/aspergers-strains-relationships.html

Friday, November 16, 2012

Sam's Place: Asperger's Syndrome in the news - Alex Ong; My ...

I came across a news article in the Home section of the Straits Times two days ago about this boy named Alex Ong who is charged with causing voluntary causing hurt by pushing an old lady off the bus. You can read about it ... via http://samteeplace.blogspot.com/2012/11/aspergers-syndrome-in-news-alex-ong-my.html

British 'UFO' Hacker Wins 10-year Extradition Battle

After a 10-year-long fight against extradition to the United States, the Scottish man who hacked into U.S. military networks in 2001 and 2002 will be spared. via http://news.yahoo.com/british-ufo-hacker-wins-10-extradition-battle-130613679.html

US 'very disappointed' by McKinnon decision

Theresa May's decision to block the extradition of alleged computer hacker Gary McKinnon is not the action of a top ally, according to a leading US official. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-very-disappointed-mckinnon-decision-092231412.html

Plea to invest more in autism support

A world-renowned psychologist visiting Tasmania wants governments to invest more in autistic children who can otherwise face a bleak adulthood. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/15397168/plea-to-invest-more-in-autism-support/

Parenting with a husband who has Asperger's - Mothering

Parenting with a husband who has Asperger's Mothering I just ran across this thread randomly, and I could NOT BE ANY HAPPIER to have found it!! My DH does not have aspergers , but is high functioning NOS. I don't have the time right at this minute, but when it allows I will be reading this thread in its ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNExfuNnKTROpfLg_lcOZpmwNPYHPQ&url=http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1302986/parenting-with-a-husband-who-has-aspergers/40

Big Five : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Big Five. Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm ... That or you just have aspergers! :wink: Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on it's ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100959.html

UK blocks US extradition of alleged hacker

The British government has denied an extradition request from the US for computer hacker Gary McKinnon after a 10-year legal battle. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/15142970/uk-blocks-us-extradition-of-alleged-hacker/

A New Astronomy Project on Which Thomas Scott Zolotor and Andrew Magdy Kamal Collaborated

FHB Galaxies Project Formed by Two Gifted IndividualsMacomb, MI (PRWEB) November 15, 2012 IQ Societies that the world's youngest professorial certified theoretical physicist joined so far- He is a member of the following: The Esoteriq Society, The Kamal IQ 200+ Society, SETI, AndSocialREW, The Ingenium IQ Society, The International High IQ Society, The Triple Nine High IQ Society, The Ancient ... via http://news.yahoo.com/astronomy-project-thomas-scott-zolotor-andrew-magdy-kamal-191659601.html

Respective behavior? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Why do people with autism and aspergers engage in routine behavior? ... Respective behavior? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100989.html

Texas, Pennsylvania plan executions of convicted murderers

AUSTIN, Texas/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania was planning its first execution in thirteen years on Thursday in the case of a man convicted of killing a teen-age girl, while Texas was scheduled to execute a man convicted of the 2002 murder of a woman during a burglary of her home. Hubert Michael Jr., 56, who lost his bid for clemency before the Pennsylvania State Board of Pardons on ... via http://news.yahoo.com/texas-pennsylvania-plan-executions-convicted-murderers-180042995.html

Asperger's: 'This is our normal' - The Guardian

The Guardian Asperger's : 'This is our normal' The Guardian They are a self-styled "Asper-family" – over the past three years all five of them have been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. "This is our normal. We've always been like this, even before we knew why," says ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF7UUk4jTsC0-Q-gRMQM9apy7k8gQ&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/nov/03/aspergers-syndrome-family-social-rules

UK blocks extradition of alleged hacker to US

A British computer hacker's decade-long struggle to avoid trial in the U.S. over alleged breaches of military and NASA networks ended in success Tuesday, as the U.K. government ruled he was unfit to face charges there. via http://news.yahoo.com/uk-blocks-extradition-alleged-hacker-us-114835560--finance.html

Thursday, November 15, 2012

MMOs a double-edged sword for autistic gamers - Wired.co.uk

MMOs a double-edged sword for autistic gamers Wired.co.uk Bates has Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that he says makes him feel extreme anxiety in certain social situations. Speaking at that microphone, he said, was one of the hardest things he's ever done. His voice sounds "robotic and weird ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE3M_PkaXkPslq8ShHG_cPc3V_Xgg&url=http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-11/15/gamers-with-autism

heartbroken, my partner may have aspergers? : Asperger's ...

He went to the doctor 2 dys ago and has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression and the doctor has said that he may possibly be on the aspergers scale. I initially suspected that my partner had issues with PTSD from his ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100968.html

2 accused of hiding body appear in court - WISC Madison

WISC Madison 2 accused of hiding body appear in court WISC Madison Two people accused of hiding the body of a Mazomanie man with Asperger's syndrome appeared in Dane County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Not all the suspects connected to the homicide of Matthew Graville made it to court, and attorneys said it will take ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEj6Cb7xbnc_jqtCIqdQHSaJZv4dg&url=http://www.channel3000.com/news/2-accused-of-hiding-body-appear-in-court/-/1648/17411530/-/ppyxmhz/-/index.html

New autism diagnosis criteria may exclude many individuals n ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2012/11/14/news/doc50a3d877ce28c989661151.txt. Somehow I do not think this is one bit good news. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215419.html

Israel assassinates Leader Of Hamas - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Drudge is tying this to Iran, which could be very bad news indeed. "Hamas's military apparatus is tied to Iran, says Jonathan Schanzer, vice president of research at the ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215408.html

Are you willing to work on improving yourself? : Asperger's ...

For those with Aspergers, based on what i'm reading through this forum some of you not all, lack empathy. So when you read those stories, what goes through your mind? Do you look at this as a learning opportunity? Do you ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100537.html

Hi : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Most people here have some "comorbid" stuff going on, and there are even some regular posters here who don't even have aspergers, they just like to visit from the other boards on this forum. We welcome all but the trolls! ;) ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100505.html

David Finch's life with Asperger's through the lens of a news camera ...

By David FinchAuthor, 'The Journal of Best Practices' It was a mild Tuesday morning in April and I was making the same breakfast I'd made every day for more than a year: eggs scrambled with cheese, oatmeal with fresh ... via http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/27/14127191-david-finchs-life-with-aspergers-through-the-lens-of-a-news-camera?lite

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's ...

... that has sharply increased since the 1980s. In a segment for HuffPost Live, host Nancy Redd discussed whether we are overusing this serious diagnosis, and how that affects actual adults and children with ASD and Asperger's. ... Silly, this isnt even news. NDNNess: She probally just said it joking....because she would have truly. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/NDNNess/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999_204180650.html. History | Permalink | Share it ... via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999.html

SAD Lights and Photosensitive Areas of the Brain - Bipolar ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... I have found a few other news reports about this device on the web, but I have not located any independent reviews. Moreover, I still have a hard time believing that sunlight ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215396.html

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Psychiatric News Alert: Defendants With Asperger's Need Court's ...

The criminal-justice system often has a hard time understanding defendants with Asperger's syndrome because of the nature of their verbal and psychiatric symptoms, maintains Madelon Baranoski, Ph.D., M.S.N., an associate ... via http://alert.psychiatricnews.org/2012/10/defendants-with-aspergers-need-courts.html

Poet with Asperger’s Syndrome, Ciera Louise, Shares New Book of Poetry

Poetry highlights personal, intellectual and political insights.Concord, NH (PRWEB) November 08, 2012 She kept writing. When 14-year-old Ciera S. Louise was banned from writing poetry in her state welfare program, she hid her work in the ceiling tiles. Years later when her controversial work was banned from a newspaper, she published her second book.Poetically Correct is a “banned” collection of ... via http://news.yahoo.com/poet-asperger-syndrome-ciera-louise-shares-book-poetry-100054873.html

Atlanta Special Needs Students Take “Road Trip of a Lifetime”

In Partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Atlanta’s premier school for High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences, prepares its students for life after high school by offering an 8-week educational workshop aimed at exploring important life topics. ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-special-needs-students-road-trip-lifetime-080429461.html

New Autobiography Shares Author’s Ups and Downs

Lynn Barnes brings attention to Asperger’s syndrome through her life storyOrlando, FL (PRWEB) October 31, 2012 In her new autobiography “The Last Exit Before The Toll: Art, Death, Asperger's, and Dreams” (published by iUniverse), Lynn Barnes shares her life story, balancing her identity as an artist with her struggles as a person with Asperger’s syndrome.Barnes discovered she had Asperger’s ... via http://news.yahoo.com/autobiography-shares-author-ups-downs-072030163.html

Atlanta School for Autism Hosts Open House on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a special needs school for children with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences, hosted an Open House on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Inc, a SACS-CASI accredited, private, non-profit, independent school dedicated to educating ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-school-autism-hosts-open-house-sunday-october-071827182.html

New Book Series Helps Encourage Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome

Author Ed Graham wrote the books to better educate the general public and celebrate the outstanding abilities of individuals with Asperger’s, instead of focusing on their disabilitiesChicago, IL (PRWEB) October 28, 2012 The most common symptom of Asperger’s Syndrome is an obsessive interest in a single subject. However, having such a close focus on that subject often allows an individual with ... via http://news.yahoo.com/book-series-helps-encourage-young-people-asperger-syndrome-070617438.html

Gary McKinnon: May Blocks Extradition To US

The mother of Gary McKinnon said she was "overwhelmed" when she learned he had won his 10-year battle against extradition to the US. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/gary-mckinnon-may-blocks-extradition-us-113619046.html

Britain nixes extradition of NASA hacker Gary McKinnon to US

The British government today announced that Gary McKinnon, a British hacker diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, will not be extradited to the US. But while the decision is nominally about his human rights, it may also be a byproduct of a long-standing debate over the US-UK extradition treaty, which British critics say is weighted too much in favor of US interests. via http://news.yahoo.com/britain-nixes-extradition-nasa-hacker-gary-mckinnon-us-181405636.html

Running away common with autism

Almost half of children with autism in a new study had run away at least once - and many of them were missing long enough to cause concern via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/10/08/running-away-common-with-autism/?

Nearly half of teens with autism bullied, study says

Close to half of all teenagers with an autism spectrum disorder are bullied at school, says a survey of their parents via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/09/04/nearly-half-teens-with-autism-bullied-study-says/?

Father's age seen as crucial to baby's disease risk

A father's age, not a mother's, when a baby is conceived is the single largest factor in the risk of passing on new gene mutations to children and may help explain why childhood autism rates are rising via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/22/father-age-seen-as-crucial-to-baby-disease-risk/?

Roche in deal to treat root cause of autism

Swiss drugmaker Roche plans to work with U.S. firm Seaside Therapeutics to develop treatments for autism spectrum disorders and fragile X syndrome that differ fundamentally from other methods by targeting their molecular basis via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/19/roche-in-deal-to-treat-root-cause-autism/?

Georgia school reverses decision barring Asperger's student from graduation

School officials in a small Georgia town have reversed their decision barring an autistic child from walking with his classmates in the local school system’s graduation ceremony – scheduled for Saturday night. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/25/georgia-school-reverses-decision-barring-asperger-student-from-graduation/?

Secession petitions filed in 20 states - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/secission-petitions-filed-20-states-190210006.html. Quote: In the wake of last week's presidential election, thousands of Americans ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215306.html

Goods News Everyone - General Autism Discussion

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Post Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:58 pm Post subject: Goods News Everyone, Reply with quote. Good news everyone the bullies that were harrassing me and making fun of me did a runner ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215335.html

Asperger's syndrome girl with a crush... : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Asperger's syndrome girl with a crush... Post by briannavon » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:28 am. Before I explain my situation, here is some information to help you answer me : - I have AS (of course) - I'm a girl - I am in high school - Since middle ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100864.html

"Non-social" anxiety : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

"Non-social" anxiety. Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100870.html

Dumbest comments made by NTs : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Autism caused by the flu??? - General Autism Discussion

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... I just saw a report on the news that mothers that contract the flu while pregnant increase the likelihood of having a child with autism. Their research says the percentage ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215272.html

Expert in Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders to Speak at SHS Tonight - Patch.com

Expert in Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders to Speak at SHS Tonight Patch.com Brain Balance Achievement Center is an after school program that helps children with autism, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia, OCD, Tourette's syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We opened last year as one of the 65 centers found ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFyS0cZfUp_CDCOzwa5f0k6icAh-w&url=http://summit.patch.com/articles/expert-in-child-neurodevelopmental-disorders-to-speak-at-shs-tonight

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

British man spared extradition to US

Gary McKinnon accused of hacking into military systems via http://video.foxnews.com/v/1904937787001/british-man-spared-extradition-to-us?

Repetitve questions - Parents' Discussion

My son who is 4 and is still being assessed for Aspergers and ADHD keeps asking the same questions all day long. Its like he need constant reassurance. Exampls of the questions are - "mummy I have touched the radiator is ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215295.html

Health Beat: Asperger's support group meets Monday - The Daily News of Newburyport

The Best Party Film Of All Time - Television, Film, and Video

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... The kid on the roof flipping the bird on the news broadcast really impressed me. I thought this movie couldn't get any better and then some crazy guy from the scenes when ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215265.html

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's Syndrome ... - Huffington Post

From troublemaker to entrepreneur for Asperger's sufferer - This is Kent

This is Kent From troublemaker to entrepreneur for Asperger's sufferer This is Kent "SMELL this," says Matt Marshall, whipping the lid off a jar to release an aroma which hits the nostrils like flowers in hot sun. "It's black tea blended with raspberry, rose petals, marigolds and chamomile. And this one next to it is gunpowder tea ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEcQc5nHSvRXZrW6TUzAbfTjGbwVQ&url=http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/troublemaker-entrepreneur-Asperger-s-sufferer/story-17275926-detail/story.html

Landmark Grampian project to better protect people with autism ...

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Press-release-Landmark-Grampian-project-to-better-protect-people-with-autism.aspx

Parties : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. Parties. Post by TDT » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:30 pm. Hey all, So...I'm in a bit of a ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100822.html

Is this an Aspie quirk? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

I have taken a lot of online tests and have read the DSM-IV and have read many forums and online articles and I appear to be well-verse in diagnosing people I meet in real life and characters in TV shows that have Asperger's ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100809.html

Do you tell people you have aspergers syndrome? : Asperger's ...

I was diagnosed with Aspergers only four months ago. After reading hour after hour of aspergers, symptoms, pages of your stories and comparing behaviour of ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100796.html

I made, a friend, an aspie friend :) : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

The Autism Channel: all autism, all the time - Sun-Sentinel

The Autism Channel: all autism, all the time Sun-Sentinel The comedic commentator has Asperger's . So does the talk show host. The daily news segment spotlights developments in the world of autism. And the families at the heart of the "At Home" reality show? All have kids with an autism spectrum disorder. This ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNES9XXgdVelSilIRxbQUUu9BLXDQA&url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-05/news/fl-autism-channel-20121026_1_autism-spectrum-disorder-asperger-autism-diagnosis

British 'UFO' Hacker Wins 10-year Extradition Battle

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sam's Place: Asperger's Syndrome in the news - Alex Ong; My ...

US 'very disappointed' by McKinnon decision

Asperger's diagnosis leads man to unlikely connection to Howard ...

By Alison O'BrienRock Center It happens in a lot of new relationships. Every day, you learn something new about each other. It happened with David and Kristen Finch. “David was quirky,” Kristen said. “Always just very sweet ... via http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/25/14095680-aspergers-diagnosis-leads-man-to-unlikely-connection-to-howard-stern?lite

Do job programs for adults with autism work?

Simple EEG test can detect autism in young children, scientists say

British lawyer: We'll fight alleged hacker's extradition to the United States

'Idol' helps raise awareness for Touretteâ€™s

Featured in a new documentary, "Different Is The New Normal," American Idol finalist James Durbin sheds light on the disorder he battles everyday via http://video.foxnews.com/v/1644527368001/idol-helps-raise-awareness-for-tourettes?

Fiscal Cliff - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Post new topic · Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events · lotuspuppy. Phoenix Phoenix Joined: Jan 15, 2008. Age: 23. Posts: 594 ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215191.html

UK blocks extradition of alleged hacker to US

Do you have connections with animals? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Do you have connections with animals? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100724.html

Asperger's: 'This is our normal' - The Guardian

The Guardian Asperger's : 'This is our normal' The Guardian Maura, nine, is an expert on ancient history. Her brother Sean, six, specialises in the classification of animals. Gavin, the youngest, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Spiderman – a little less high-brow, but then he is only three. All three like to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF7UUk4jTsC0-Q-gRMQM9apy7k8gQ&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/nov/03/aspergers-syndrome-family-social-rules

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's ...

Author Benjamin Nugent's psychologist mother falsely diagnosed him with Asperger's when he was a teenager. He joined Redd to share the impact this had on h. via http://theautismnews.com/latest-news/english/benjamin-nugent-my-mother-misdiagnosed-me-with-aspergers-syndrome-video/

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Searching for the best for adults with disabilities - OCRegister

Searching for the best for adults with disabilities OCRegister Searching for the best for adults with disabilities. The government has put Nate Tseglin in a psychiatric hospital, but his parents insist they can take better care of the 22-year-old man with Asperger's syndrome. The case highlights the difficulties ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE_tq6UH2x82KSZorGOtYQZ7l7X6w&url=http://www.ocregister.com/news/nate-377310-parents-care.html

School Bus Special Needs Worker Chokes Autistic Boy - News and ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... New Yesterday: 30. School Bus Special Needs Worker Chokes Autistic Boy · Post new topic · Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215102.html

Daniel Tammet: 'Maths is as rich, inspiring and human as literature' - The Guardian

The Guardian Daniel Tammet: 'Maths is as rich, inspiring and human as literature' The Guardian British writer Daniel Tammet is a mathematical savant with Asperger's syndrome and synaesthesia. His third book, Thinking in Numbers: How Maths Illuminates Our Lives, is a collection of 25 essays exploring mathematics as "the science of imagination". via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGDj65jcCcDvJSKC1rFkeV69cXp2Q&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/nov/11/thinking-numbers-maths-daniel-tammet