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?
Saturday, December 22, 2012
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
I have Asperger's; I am just like you - CNN International
I have Asperger's ; I am just like you CNN International (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=AFQjCNHYCGwWsLxbM-sPy7h0nKidxf0ftw&url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/health/ryan-aspergers/
Understanding Asperger's - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune Understanding Asperger's Minneapolis Star Tribune As I write this, I am reading a story in the Star Tribune, with detailed descriptions of the shooter in Connecticut. The more I read about this tragic story, the more saddened I get -- not just because of what happened, but for a much scarier reason: I ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHafSB5xz7vymxHLz56P5z5sOgaHQ&url=http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/184019241.html
Doctor: Asperger's not tied to violent behavior - WTNH
Doctor: Asperger's not tied to violent behavior WTNH (WTNH) -- Adam Lanza, the gunman in the Newtown school shootings reportedly suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. However, doctors says this disorder is in no way tied to Lanza's violent behavior. Parents of children living with Asperger's are taking to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFEH1RK4Zu10_zXBnShWxiwwgeHqg&url=http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/health/doctor-aspergers-not-tied-to-violent-behavior
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/
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 Asperger's syndrome, 'violence is not something we expect ...
In the wake of the Newtown tragedy some news outlets have suggested shooter Adam Lanza may have been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, but experts are clear that there is no evidence that people with the disorder are more likely to ... via http://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2012/12/aspergers-syndrome-violence-not-something-we-expect-expert-says
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
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Looking from within the school - News and Current Events
Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... I was diagnosed with aspergers however I work within an elementary school as the school tech and have done so for the last 10 years. A note on Empathy ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218574.html
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/?
Were warning signs missed?
Motive unclear in Connecticut massacre via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041056755001/were-warning-signs-missed?
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 Researchers have found no connection between autism and violence, but that hasn't stopped the mainstream media from harping on Newtown shooter Adam Lanza's apparent bout with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that is no longer listed in the ... 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/
Insist Newtown shooter does not reflect syndrome - Waterbury Republican American
Waterbury Republican American Insist Newtown shooter does not reflect syndrome Waterbury Republican American And yet, when the 26-year-old West Hartford resident with Asperger's syndrome read press reports that Adam Lanza, who killed 26 people in a Newtown school Friday, shared her condition, she and others on the "autism spectrum" grew concerned they would ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG-xnWT1LtmqKOFvCxDu0LHVORdog&url=http://www.rep-am.com/news/local/691565.txt
Blaming Asperger's for Lanza's actions is damaging to other children. And it's ... - Irish Times
Irish Times Blaming Asperger's for Lanza's actions is damaging to other children. And it's ... Irish Times It's been five days since the shooting at the school in Newton, Connecticut and by now, you may have begun to make up your mind about why it happened. You might have read all the news reports, and decided that Adam Lanza's Asperger's syndrome was to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG1TScapmb3JfZ-XwCbT5UtRE0s8Q&url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2012/1219/1224327994611.html
No link between Asperger's, violence -Mental health and Psychiatry ...
No link between Asperger's, violence -Mental health and Psychiatry news- ... Both autism and Asperger's can be characterized by poor social skills, repetitive behavior or interests and problems communicating. Unlike classic ... via http://www.health.am/psy/more/no-link-between-aspergers-violence/
Gil Spencer: Asperger's not to blame for Sandy Hook rampage - York Daily Record
Gil Spencer: Asperger's not to blame for Sandy Hook rampage York Daily Record Answering a question about whether violence is common among Asperger children, Hutten says they are "prone to frustration, anger - and sometimes violence. "The rapidity and intensity of anger, often in response to a relatively trivial event, can be ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE7sDM8wDjfX2KsgpqAfEqqWwUmFg&url=http://www.ydr.com/opinion/ci_22212201/gil-spencer-aspergers-not-blame-sandy-hook-rampage
Asperger's Syndrome Shows No Potential Link to School Massacre, Say Experts - KTLA
Asperger's Syndrome Shows No Potential Link to School Massacre, Say Experts KTLA The CDC says that Asperger's syndrome is on the Autism spectrum of diseases and can cause behavioral, communication, and social challenges in the people who have it. However, researchers have found no connection between the disease and violence. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHUcnZtvW3WMxH2YjzYWYTHIuek-g&url=http://ktla.com/2012/12/18/aspergers-syndrome-shows-no-potential-link-to-school-massacre-say-experts/
In wake of Connecticut Shooting, Las Cruces mother and son defend Asperger's ... - KDBC
In wake of Connecticut Shooting, Las Cruces mother and son defend Asperger's ... KDBC LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Speculation about Asperger's Syndrome being the culprit behind the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting lead a Las Cruces mother and her son with the condition to speak out about the syndrome Tuesday afternoon. Grant Levron ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFKE9RQXcjqO1Ff0jZJyJInFKQu3A&url=http://www.kdbc.com/news/wake-connecticut-shooting-las-cruces-mother-and-son-defend-aspergers-syndrome
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
People With Autism May Sometimes Be Violent, But They Are Not Predators - Slate Magazine
Slate Magazine People With Autism May Sometimes Be Violent, But They Are Not Predators Slate Magazine Asperger's . Twenty-year-old Adam Lanza, who had killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School the day before, was allegedly on the autism spectrum. Advocates rushed to respond; many groups, including Autism Speaks, GRASP (the Global and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEC9rjNxR2gBqIIsnNZlbTQYgF3eQ&url=http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2012/12/adam_lanza_asperger_s_can_autism_explain_the_sandy_hook_tragedy.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?
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/
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 SYNDROME COMMUNITY FEARS BACKLASH AFTER ... - U-T San Diego
ASPERGER'S SYNDROME COMMUNITY FEARS BACKLASH AFTER ... U-T San Diego Local autism experts say they hope that ignorance about Asperger's syndrome does not lead to a backlash for those with the same diagnosis as the 20-year-old who attacked Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. Shortly after Adam Lanza killed 20 ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG3YRt4T8c4VPwWcJwnpHEVxZ8ATA&url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/18/tp-aspergers-syndrome-community-fears-backlash/
Expert: Asperger's Unfairly Scapegoated For Newtown School Massacre - CBS Local
CBS Local Expert: Asperger's Unfairly Scapegoated For Newtown School Massacre CBS Local EDISON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The head of a New Jersey non-profit vehemently disputed the notion that Asperger's syndrome drove Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza to commit Friday's massacre. “I don't think that whatever caused ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNECjJRQfpT1CQQEZ44amDAGtzFbFw&url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/12/17/expert-aspergers-syndrome-unfairly-scapegoated-for-newtown-school-massacre/
AWM News - Home - Asperger Syndrome, Autism Spectrum ...
Today, Christopher and Deborah McDermott are the proud parents of two normal, healthy children, but that wasn't always the case. Not long ago, their two sons, Timothy and James, were diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome ... via http://news.awmi.net/home/2012/12/17/asperger-syndrome-autism-spectrum-disorder-healed.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
Asperger's, autism not linked to violence - 8 News NOW
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter. SUNDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Despite media reports alleging that the gunman involved in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's syndrome, experts were quick to ... via http://www.8newsnow.com/story/20361946/aspergers-autism-not-linked-to-violence-experts
Asperger's community fears backlash | UTSanDiego.com - U-T San Diego
Asperger's community fears backlash | UTSanDiego.com U-T San Diego Local autism experts say they hope that ignorance about Asperger's syndrome does not lead to a backlash for those with the same diagnosis as the 20-year-old who attacked Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. Shortly after Adam Lanza killed 20 ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEB35NIzRr2Bz35Nb9dCL8BzPm1Vg&url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/dec/17/aspergers-community-fears-backlash/
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?
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/?
Local expert shares traits of Asperger's - WCNC
Local expert shares traits of Asperger's WCNC He refers to people with Asperger's as people with a different kind of brain: They tend to have above average intelligence. They often have a particular obsession and difficulty reading social situations -- that means they miss the social cues that ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHJXjSRT9Zild2b5_W9KXgAvH7Gtg&url=http://www.wcnc.com/news/editors-pick/Local-expert-shares-traits-of-Aspergers-183867621.html
No link seen between disorder and planned acts of violence - NorthJersey.com
No link seen between disorder and planned acts of violence NorthJersey.com Adam Lanza, the 20-year-old shooter in the Newtown, Conn., school killings, had Asperger's syndrome, but experts say the autism disorder likely did not cause the rampage on Friday in which he took the lives of 20 children, six school employees and his ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFX45NK9PRlTiv6hskEathnTrlmIA&url=http://www.northjersey.com/news/No_link_seen_between_disorder_and_planned_acts_of_violence.html
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 Is a Red Herring to Explain the Newtown Massacre - New York Magazine
New York Magazine Asperger's Is a Red Herring to Explain the Newtown Massacre New York Magazine Friends of Nancy Lanza, the mother of Newtown shooting suspect Adam Lanza, told 60 Minutes on Sunday that he suffered from Asperger's syndrome, and that dealing with the condition dominated both their lives. It's already been reported that Lanza ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNERAC4oq_Vln5DckdSF2MWmqGEhdg&url=http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2012/12/aspergers-is-a-red-herring-to-explain-newtown.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
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/
The Asperger's Backlash - Daily Beast
Daily Beast The Asperger's Backlash Daily Beast Her oldest, 12-year-old Jonah, has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a “high-functioning” form of autism that received a burst of unfortunate publicity this weekend when it was reported that Sandy Hook gunman Adam Lanza also suffered from the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFs7uyewuXtiWzpax9sAleZFW_dmg&url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/12/18/parents-push-back-at-suggestion-autism-was-behind-adam-lanza-s-rampage.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?
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/?
Speaking up Asperger Support Organizations - News and Current ...
Early reports have suggested that the suspect, Adam Lanza, might have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome or a mental health condition. This has not yet been confirmed. Having Asperger syndrome does not preclude ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218291.html
Answering questions about Asperger's Syndrome
In the past ten years, the terms autism and Asperger's syndrome have been thrown around and people have referred to others as having these disabilities without a known diagnosis. There are some important points to understand about Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/16/answering-questions-about-asperger-syndrome/?
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
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/?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Were warning signs missed?
Motive unclear in Connecticut massacre via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2041056755001/were-warning-signs-missed?
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 Researchers have found no connection between autism and violence, but that hasn't stopped the mainstream media from harping on Newtown shooter Adam Lanza's apparent bout with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism but is no longer listed in the ... 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/
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 can't explain Newtown school shooting - News and ...
Calgary Herald wrote: “The evidence connecting Asperger's to crimes like this is essentially zero,” said Canadian psychologist Dr. Frank Farley, a professor of psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. While Asperger's ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218476.html
Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts - Health News ...
16 (HealthDay News) -- Despite media reports alleging that the gunman involved in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's syndrome, experts were quick to assert Sunday that there is no link between the condition ... via http://news.health.com/2012/12/17/aspergers-autism-not-linked-to-violence-experts/
Answering questions about Asperger's Syndrome - Fox News
Answering questions about Asperger's Syndrome Fox News Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disability characterized by difficulties in social exchanges and repetitive patterns or behaviors. People with this disability sometimes exhibit sensory processing challenges, for example sensitivity to loud ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEfrCLtq1pYBzQx4rO6v4LgzfjA8g&url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/12/16/answering-questions-about-asperger-syndrome/
Asperger's Not Likely to Make People Violent, Experts Emphasize - OzarksFirst.com
Asperger's Not Likely to Make People Violent, Experts Emphasize OzarksFirst.com Family friends Mark and Louise Tambascio told CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley on Sunday's 60 Minutes that Adam's mother, Nancy Lanza, had told them that her son suffered from Asperger's syndrome, and it was a full-time obligation to take care of ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFVrISb5u9tkzvln49rahf8lh15aA&url=http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id%3D742842
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
Experts: No link between Asperger's, violence - USA TODAY
Experts: No link between Asperger's , violence USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFsUZWnqBHeV74EAcrqb5x_2jJIag&url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/16/sandy-hook-school-shooting-asperger-violence/1772589/
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