Asperger's Syndrome News: 2013

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Susan Boyle relieved after Asperger's syndrome diagnosis

London, Dec 9 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is relieved after being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. It was the wrong diagnosis. Now, I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself," mirror.co.uk quoted Boyle as saying. via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-relieved-aspergers-syndrome-diagnosis-090007400.html

Susan Boyle says Asperger's syndrome diagnosis was 'a relief'

London, Dec 9 (ANI): Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, has confessed that her diagnosis was "a relief" because people thought she had "brain damage". During an interview with the Observer, the 52-year-old singer, who found fame after appearing on Britain's Got Talent, said that she had visited a specialist in Scotland, who told her that her IQ was above average ... via http://in.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-asperger-39-syndrome-diagnosis-39-060405167.html

Dating with Asperger's - Salon

Salon Dating with Asperger's Salon After all, there are few places in society where social rules are as crucially important and deeply entrenched as in the sphere of courtship, and being mildly autistic — or having Asperger's Syndrome (AS), if you use the label as it was before the APA ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGS4_nJTjV_zTEFn67KHNUlpIidaw&url=http://www.salon.com/2013/12/06/dating_with_aspergers_partner/

Asperger's sufferer Michael Stevens looking forward to 2014 after landing job - ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive Asperger's sufferer Michael Stevens looking forward to 2014 after landing job ChronicleLive Back in April 2012, Michael's mum Melanie made a plea for help in The Chronicle, fearing she would find the 21-year-old, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dead. His mental health had deteriorated ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF67f1J9S1r0v0sCIhDaDAH2l30YA&url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/forest-hall-aspergers-sufferer-michael-6455861

Sandy Hook shooter's former psychiatrist surrendered license over alleged misconduct

Dr. Paul L. Fox, a former Brookfield, Conn., psychiatrist now living in New Zealand, told police investigating the school shooting that he vaguely recalled treating Lanza. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/30/sandy-hook-shooter-former-psychiatrist-surrendered-license-over-alleged/?

Singer Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's syndrome: paper

(Reuters) - Scottish singer Susan Boyle says she has a form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome, a diagnosis she says came as a relief after years of believing she had brain damage. Boyle, 52, told the Observer newspaper in an interview published Saturday she had sought help from a Scottish specialist a year ago believing her childhood diagnosis of brain damage was incorrect. "I was told I ... via http://news.yahoo.com/singer-susan-boyle-reveals-she-asperger-39-syndrome-032045690.html

Boyle reveals Asperger's diagnosis

Susan Boyle has revealed she has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, after years of believing she had suffered slight brain damage at birth. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/boyle-reveals-asperger-39-diagnosis-001250224.html

Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis was a relief

LONDON (AP) — Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism — and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition. via http://news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-asperger-39-diagnosis-relief-110958259.html

Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's; news came as 'a relief'

LONDON - Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism — and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition. Boyle told the Observer newspaper that she saw a specialist a year ago, who told her she had Asperger's and an above-average IQ. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-says-she-diagnosed-asperger-39-news-111224025.html

Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's

Scottish singer Susan Boyle revealed on Sunday that she has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. Boyle, a 52-year-old church volunteer who became a global singing sensation, told Britain's Observer newspaper she had been diagnosed a year ago and spoke of her relief after years of bullying for her learning difficulties. via http://news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-reveals-she-asperger-39-025838543.html

‘Cherry Pie’ vixen was suicidal

Video star penned tell-all about her wild and wasteful rock-and-roll life via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2914800695001/cherry-pie-vixen-was-suicidal/?

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/?

Wyoming campus killer blamed father for Asperger's, aunt says

A man who killed his father in front of a computer science class at a Wyoming community college was a "borderline genius" upset by the belief he had inherited Asperger's Syndrome from his dad, an aunt of the killer said Monday. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/03/wyo-campus-killer-near-genius-at-odds-with-dad/?

Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome

Baseball great, Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda stop by Headline Health to discuss the signs and symptoms that led to their son's autism diagnosis via http://video.foxnews.com/v/929737080001/diagnosing-aspergers-syndrome/?

Missing NYC Boy With Asperger's Syndrome Spent 11 Days Living in Subway

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/11/24/missing-nyc-boy-aspergers-syndrome-spent-days-living-subway?

Monday, December 30, 2013

My Poverty, Like My Asperger's, Is Not a Myth - Huffington Post (blog)

My Poverty, Like My Asperger's , Is Not a Myth Huffington Post (blog) I'm smart, shockingly so. "Human Encyclopedia" has been used to describe me quite a few times, several of those times it wasn't even me saying it. I also have Asperger's , and no I didn't self diagnose. Co-workers, friends and strangers with Asperger's ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEEHpZx24VfWKYNvbJETRrG-FVgqQ&url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/whitney-bradley/working-poor-disability_b_4512700.html

Dan Aykroyd Battling with Aspergers AND Tourette's - WebProNews

Dan Aykroyd Battling with Aspergers AND Tourette's WebProNews From WebMD: Asperger's syndrome, also called Asperger's disorder, is a type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). PDDs are a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFeV2AQHx1WzItGzlpAbKQ_FzMnMg&url=http://www.webpronews.com/dan-aykroyd-battling-with-aspergers-and-tourettes-2013-12

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Thousands rally around man with Asperger’s berated by Wegmans customer

Thousands of people have expressed support over social media for Chris Tuttle, a 28-year-old Wegmans employee with a form of autism, who was berated by a customer on Saturday for being too slow via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/11/13/thousands-rally-around-man-with-aspergers-berated-by-wegmans-customer/?

Newtown Investigation Documents Yield Most Detailed And Chilling Portrait Of Shooter

Thousands of documents released by police Friday on the school shooting in Newtown Conn., provide the most detailed and disturbing picture of the mayhem caused by shooter Adam Lanza. via http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2013/12/28/newtown-investigation-documents-yield-most-detailed-and-chilling-portrait/?

Despite files, Conn. school shooter remains enigma

Adam Lanza was fascinated with chimpanzees because of their capacity for empathy, but could show little or none himself. via http://news.yahoo.com/despite-files-conn-school-shooter-remains-enigma-160920752.html

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Conn. files: Gunman's mother loving but bewildered

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Thousands of pages of documents from the Newtown shooting investigation help fill out the picture of the gunman's mother as a dedicated and loving, if bewildered, parent who acknowledged her son appeared to be spiraling downward but was not aware to what extent. via http://news.yahoo.com/conn-files-gunman-39-mother-loving-bewildered-071341076.html

New details emerge about Sandy Hook massacre

Police documents reveal more about shooter's mindset and chaos inside the school as students rushed for cover. via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/details-emerge-sandy-hook-massacre-021301036.html

Police file on Newtown school massacre yields chilling portrait of gunman, bravery by staff

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into the Newtown massacre, providing the most detailed and disturbing picture yet of the rampage and Adam Lanza's fascination with murder, while also depicting school employees' brave and clearheaded attempts to protect the children. Among the details: More than a dozen bodies, mostly children, were ... via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/police-documents-released-newtown-shooting-could-shed-light-071128446.html

Brain differences found between Asperger's and autism

Children with Asperger's syndrome show patterns of brain connectivity distinct from those of children with autism, according to a new study. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/05/asperger-and-autism-brain-differences-found/?

Books on autism, Asperger's found in Adam Lanza's home

Search warrants shed new light on Newtown shooter's life via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2263506583001/books-on-autism-aspergers-found-in-adam-lanzas-home/?

Police release documents on Newtown school massacre

Police in Connecticut released thousands of pages of documents Friday from the investigation into last year's school massacre in Newtown, providing the most detailed picture yet of the rampage and the 20-year-old gunman's chilling fascination with guns and violence. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/27/police-release-documents-on-newtown-school-massacre/?

Wyo. college killer suicide note blames Asperger's for troubles, life as 'bottom feeder'

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/?

Police file on Newtown school massacre yields chilling portrait of gunman, bravery by staff

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into the Newtown, Connecticut massacre, providing the most detailed and disturbing picture yet of the rampage and Adam Lanza's fascination with murder, while also depicting school employees' brave and clear-headed attempts to protect the children. Among the details: More than a dozen bodies, mostly children ... via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/police-file-newtown-school-massacre-yields-chilling-portrait-224830132.html

Police file on Newtown yields chilling portrait

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into the Newtown massacre, providing the most detailed and disturbing picture yet of the rampage and Adam Lanza's fascination with murder, while also depicting school employees' brave and clear-headed attempts to protect the children. via http://news.yahoo.com/police-file-newtown-yields-chilling-portrait-214512390.html

Friday, December 27, 2013

WATN: Brandon Wise pushes past Asperger's - Suburbanite

WATN: Brandon Wise pushes past Asperger's Suburbanite Brandon has Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the Autism Spectrum. The syndrome manifests itself in different ways. For Brandon, a sensitivity to eating utensils leaves him eating a steady diet of finger foods, including chicken nuggets and Norcia ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGuKWKCKz3_9hMlwl6J0pIOyy40FA&url=http://www.thesuburbanite.com/article/20131223/NEWS/131229844/0/FRONTPAGE

2 men plead guilty to supporting Afghanistan terrorists in Conn. court

Two men extradited from Britain last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting terrorists in Afghanistan through websites that sought to raise cash, recruit fighters and solicit items such as gas masks. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/11/2-men-plead-guilty-to-supporting-afghanistan-terrorists-in-conn-court/?

Wild Horse and 'AGT' Fave Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Asperger's After ... - Classicalite

Classicalite Wild Horse and 'AGT' Fave Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Asperger's After ... Classicalite The 52-year-old, multi-million album seller, has become the new inspirational poster child of Asperger's syndrome. Boyle has struggled her entire life trying to understand her condition, which was not diagnosed by a specialist until 2012. Boyle shot ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE7jB9tpQpr-K6tQ6I01T3SzAXfbg&url=http://www.classicalite.com/articles/4673/20131226/wild-horse-agt-susan-boyle-diagnosed-aspergers-amazing-first-audition.htm

Susan Boyle says she has Asperger's syndrome

Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism -- and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition. via http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/08/susan-boyle-says-has-asperger-syndrome/?

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/?

Asperger’s Syndrome Shows No Potential Link to Ct. School Shooting, Say Experts

Experts are stating there is no connection between the disorder and violence. via http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/12/17/aspergers-syndrome-shows-no-link-to-violence-say-experts/?

Dan Aykroyd reveals struggles with Asperger and Tourette's - UPI.com (blog)

UPI.com (blog) Dan Aykroyd reveals struggles with Asperger and Tourette's UPI.com (blog) Dan Aykroyd reveals struggles with Asperger and Tourette's. Dan Aykroyd got the idea for "Ghostbusters" from an obsession with ghosts he developed from his Asperger syndrome. Posted By Veronica Linares | Dec. 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM | 0 comments. 0. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFKtoL2Bpil0YA4NjQ6qSBpCTtGPw&url=http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/12/26/Dan-Aykroyd-reveals-struggles-with-Asperger-and-Tourettes/5161388075706/

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Asperger's doesn't stop Campbellsport teen from bagging a buck - Fond du Lac Reporter

Asperger's doesn't stop Campbellsport teen from bagging a buck Fond du Lac Reporter D.J. Henning, right, a freshman at Campbellsport High School, and his father, Jake Henning, prepare to hunt on family land near Brandon. D.J., who works to overcome the challenges of Asperger's autism, shot his first deer during last month's gun-deer hunt. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEYeQeEuFAiuP0qLE0xzzuz78rEJw&url=http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20131226/FON0101/312260137/Asperger-s-doesn-t-stop-Campbellsport-teen-from-bagging-buck

2 US men extradited from Britain plead guilty in US to supporting terrorists

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Two men extradited from Britain last year pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting terrorists in Afghanistan through websites that sought to raise cash, recruit fighters and solicit items such as gas masks. Babar Ahmad and Syed Talha Ahsan pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in New Haven to charges of providing material support to terrorists and conspiracy to provide material ... via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/2-men-extradited-britain-terror-related-charges-conn-071047919.html

Sandy Hook Gunman 'Obsessed With Columbine'

The gunman who carried out last year's Connecticut school shooting lived an isolated existence and was obsessed with mass killings, a report by the lead investigator says. The review, released after a year-long investigation, provides chilling insights into Adam Lanza, but sheds no more light over a possible motive for one of the worst shootings in US history. On December 14, Lanza shot dead his ... via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/school-shooting-lanza-obsessed-columbine-205343402.html

NYC transit impostor released from jail after latest arrest in 2010 for stealing a bus

A New York City man who has been arrested 29 times for transit crimes has been released from prison after his most recent sentence. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/25/nyc-transit-impostor-released-from-jail-after-latest-arrest-in-2010-for/?

Monday, December 23, 2013

North Carolina Teen With Asperger's Syndrome Disappears and May Need Medication

Police in North Carolina are searching for a missing teenager with Asperger's Syndrome who may not have his medication with him, FOX 8 reported. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/08/14/north-carolina-teen-aspergers-syndrome-disappears-need-medication?

WATN: Brandon Wise pushes past Asperger's - Canton Repository

WATN: Brandon Wise pushes past Asperger's Canton Repository Brandon has Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the Autism Spectrum. The syndrome manifests itself in different ways. For Brandon, a sensitivity to eating utensils leaves him eating a steady diet of finger foods, including chicken nuggets and Norcia ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHWyzPFIrOFtfZeHtBqeyUIUZwakQ&url=http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20131223/NEWS/131229844

Montana college student flunks math, sues school

A Rocky Mountain College art student who flunked and dropped math classes required to earn a degree is suing to force the school to allow her to substitute two non-math courses so she can graduate. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/12/montana-college-student-flunks-math-sues-school/?

Susan Boyle relieved after Asperger's syndrome diagnosis

Susan Boyle says Asperger's syndrome diagnosis was 'a relief'

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Dating with Asperger's - Salon

Saturday, December 21, 2013

UK teenager faces retrial over Columbine-inspired school attack after jury reaches no verdict

A 17-year-old boy accused of planning a school attack inspired by the one at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999 faces a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. via http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/11/20/uk-teenager-faces-retrial-over-columbine-inspired-school-attack-after-jury/?

Sandy Hook report answers some questions, but many still a mystery

A Connecticut state attorney’s report drew pointed conclusions about the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School that shook the nation a year ago, saying Adam Lanza acted alone in killing 26 students and staff, that the attack was premeditated, and that police and school staff “acted heroically” in responding to the tragedy. “She reportedly had told the shooter of this plan and he apparently ... via http://news.yahoo.com/sandy-hook-report-answers-questions-many-still-mystery-013532094.html

'School Attack Plotter' Faces Retrial

The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of planning a Columbine-style school massacre has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on his terrorism charges. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was accused of stockpiling weapons for an assault on his former school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, as well as naming a sixth-form college, a local mosque, cinema ... via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/school-attack-plotter-faces-retrial-181441593.html

Susan Boyle relieved after Asperger's syndrome diagnosis

London, Dec 9 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is relieved after being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. It was the wrong diagnosis. Now, I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself," mirror.co.uk quoted Boyle as saying. via http://in.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-relieved-asperger-39-syndrome-diagnosis-085804166.html

Singer Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's syndrome: paper

Boyle reveals Asperger's diagnosis

Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis was a relief

Friday, December 20, 2013

Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's; news came as 'a relief'

Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's

‘Cherry Pie’ vixen was suicidal

Video star penned tell-all about her wild and wasteful rock-and-roll life via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2914800695001/cherry-pie-vixen-was-suicidal/?

UK teenager faces retrial over school bomb plot

LONDON (AP) — A 17-year-old boy accused of planning a school attack inspired by the one at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999 faces a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. via http://news.yahoo.com/uk-teenager-faces-retrial-over-school-bomb-plot-174057997.html

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Pushing for Asperger aid - North Devon Journal

Pushing for Asperger aid North Devon Journal LAST week singer Susan Boyle revealed she was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Like the many other adults with autism who are diagnosed relatively late in life, Susan said finally getting a diagnosis was a great source of relief, providing an ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG5wzbTJ-GpqttYaH_sYWlTybdcPg&url=http://www.northdevonjournal.co.uk/Pushing-Asperger-aid/story-20339523-detail/story.html

Bullied boy with ADHD brings it on himself, classmate’s father says

A father whose teen is accused of posting a video online of classmates teasing a 13-year-old Iowa boy with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD says it is wrong, but added that the boy brings it upon himself. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/21/father-criticizes-video-posted-online-classmates-teasing-student-but-says/?

Thousands rally around man with Asperger’s berated by Wegmans customer

No motive found in Sandy Hook massacre

A report into last year's Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in the US, which claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff, has not revealed a motive. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/20021382/no-motive-found-in-sandy-hook-massacre/

Gene Linked to Asperger Syndrome, Empathy - Bioscience Technology

Bioscience Technology Gene Linked to Asperger Syndrome, Empathy Bioscience Technology A study published this month in the journal Molecular Autism confirms previous research that people with Scientists have confirmed that variations in a particular gene play a key role in the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome. They ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFQzF1Jh9CYQ1jnqNQ8NhvW0YlixQ&url=http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2013/12/gene-linked-asperger-syndrome-empathy

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

What It's Like Dating With Asperger's - PolicyMic

PolicyMic What It's Like Dating With Asperger's PolicyMic After all, there are few places in society where social rules are as crucially important and deeply entrenched as in the sphere of courtship, and being mildly autistic — or having Asperger's Syndrome (AS), if you use the label as it was before the APA ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEzJYxeAiAbpgUV_2axRamSxoskxg&url=http://www.policymic.com/articles/75299/what-it-s-like-dating-with-asperger-s

No motive found in Newtown shooting: US investigators

US investigators say they failed to find a motive for last year's Newtown school massacre, but said the killer had "significant" mental troubles and was obsessed with mass murders. The official report into the December 14 killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School -- one of America's deadliest mass shootings -- closes the investigation by shedding new light on the extent of Adam Lanza's disturbing ... via http://news.yahoo.com/no-motive-found-newtown-shooting-us-investigators-223405853.html

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

2 men plead guilty to supporting Afghanistan terrorists in Conn. court

Is Anorexia The “Female Asperger's”? - Autism Daily Newscast

Autism Daily Newscast Is Anorexia The “Female Asperger's ”? Autism Daily Newscast In August, Autism Daily Newscast ran an article covering a recent study linking the characteristics of autism and anorexia nervosa. In our recent series on females with autism, we also covered the differences in the way symptoms of autism present in ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFMhp5R_2M-ZKE_21g1j0XybQG0fA&url=http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/is-anorexia-the-female-aspergers/5518/laurel-joss/

Study confirms a gene linked to Asperger Syndrome and empathy - Medical Xpress

Study confirms a gene linked to Asperger Syndrome and empathy Medical Xpress (Medical Xpress)—Scientists have confirmed that variations in a particular gene play a key role in the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome. They have also found that variations in the same gene are also linked to differences in ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEyqZWSBZ8K59-lw9mSDLhPOc1xRQ&url=http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-gene-linked-asperger-syndrome-empathy.html

Daily Mail As more adults are diagnosed with Asperger's like Susan Boyle: Struggle with ... Daily Mail Most of those with Asperger's have average or above-average intelligence. But typically, girls with Asperger's will underachieve at school unless a teacher nurtures them, says Dr Gould. 'They have intelligence, but not social intelligence: they don't ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGBtp3FnG2-mRI7VI4IyuhAj9t84g&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2524969/As-adults-diagnosed-Aspergers-like-Susan-Boyle-Struggle-small-talk-You-form-autism.html

Singer Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's syndrome Bangor Daily News She had kept secret for the past year that she was diagnosed with Asperger's , a mild form of autism marked by social awkwardness and narrow interests that can make relationships challenging. “I was told I had brain damage. I always knew it was an ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFh69sSd7eWXHa2mLk-H6iXTyo28g&url=http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/09/living/singer-susan-boyle-reveals-she-has-aspergers-syndrome/?ref%3DHealthBox

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Susan Boyle relieved after Asperger's syndrome diagnosis

London, Dec 9 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is relieved after being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. It was the wrong diagnosis. Now, I have a clearer understanding of what's wrong and I feel relieved and a bit more relaxed about myself," mirror.co.uk quoted Boyle as saying. via http://in.news.yahoo.com/susan-boyle-relieved-asperger-39-syndrome-diagnosis-085804166.html

Aspie: A Poem for Asperger's Awareness Sharnoff's Global Views asperger's -awareness-poem-mental-health Unfair, unfathomable! / Solid reasoning thrown to the fire, / In favor of etiquette, the manners of the superior! / Surely truth is better than fake flattery, fabricated compliments- / Better words be straight ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEhbAMvQazswEpgutq5ra0d3-2ghw&url=http://www.sharnoffsglobalviews.com/aspergers-awareness-poem-239/

Susan Boyle announces she has Asperger's : More on the developmental disorder CBS News Asperger's is a name for disorder on the autism spectrum. Patients with Asperger's often have deficits with socializing or communicating. The severity of the symptoms can range, but typically people with Asperger's have speech that features strange ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHbe1K5DHf3s0SO3u2YMV9KpZrvgA&url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/susan-boyle-announces-she-has-aspergers-more-on-the-developmental-disorder/

Susan Boyle: Asperger's diagnosis was a relief Washington Times LONDON (AP) — British singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism — and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition. Miss Boyle told The Observer newspaper that she saw a specialist a ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHBFoqqp-sFtGIqPMRGzuWum-CJhQ&url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/8/susan-boyle-aspergers-diagnosis-was-relief/

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International Business Times AU Susan Boyle And Other Celebrities With Asperger's Syndrome International Business Times AU After a year, she has revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. She was not the only star who has suffered from this disorder. Nut there were other achievers in the past and present who were diagnosed with similar disease. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNExCl-6DDRJuup6S84wFTAfRIcJGg&url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/529081/20131211/susan-boyle-revealed-asperger-s-syndrome-celebrities.htm

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OnTheRedCarpet.com Susan Boyle reveals Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis OnTheRedCarpet.com 8 that she was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome -- a form of autism that makes aspects related to social interaction and nonverbal communication difficult -- after visiting a specialist about a year ago, who told the singer she had an above-average IQ. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE37dxkTX43UBbrd98PVOpP4L-rUQ&url=http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Susan-Boyle-reveals-Aspergers-Syndrome-diagnosis/9353342

Susan Boyle performs for the first time since revealing she has Asperger's ... - Daily Mail

Susan Boyle performs for the first time since revealing she has Asperger's ... Daily Mail Susan Boyle may have found out she has Asperger's Syndrome, but that's not going to stop her from carrying on her day job. The Scottish singer took to the stage on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women, where she sang festive favourite O Come All Ye ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGuBNVWlUbB5pfQ8_i4sx8Va1bOsw&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2521574/Susan-Boyle-performs-time-revealing-Aspergers-Syndrome.html

People need to understand that individuals on the autism spectrum are going to face challenges as they try to incorporate themselves into the fabric of a working environment. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/11/13/dr-manny-we-must-stop-bullying-people-with-autism/?

Singer Susan Boyle Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome TV Guide Asperger's affects people's social skills and ability to communicate. "I struggle with relationships," Boyle says. "I never know if people are genuine. I would say I have relationship difficulties, communicative difficulties, which lead to a lot of ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHulLoLpF3uT0X2UVJHX1hApNo_tg&url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/susan-boyle-aspergers-1074393.aspx

The Guardian Susan Boyle: my relief at discovering that I have Asperger's The Guardian Asperger's affects social interaction and communication skills, and sometimes hinders the ability to form relationships and gauge appropriate behaviour in different social contexts. Boyle, who was called "Susie Simple" while growing up in her home town ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHQmUcN8mfp3DlFNDrJYzsnIR5ggA&url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism

Susan Boyle 'relieved' after Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis - The Independent

Susan Boyle 'relieved' after Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis The Independent Asperger's is defined by the National Autistic Society as having “similarities with autism, [though] people with Asperger syndrome have fewer problems with speaking and are often of average, or above average, intelligence”. It adds that they “may have ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFDQN7tZiP7ZR1OaEd6M7ravUbcvw&url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/susan-boyle-relieved-to-discover-aspergers-syndrome-diagnosis-8991416.html

This week, thousands of strangers have offered words of support for a bullied supermarket worker with Asperger's. Chris Tuttle, 28, has been working at the Wegmans supermarket in Clay, New York, for seven years. He has Asperger's syndrome. On Saturday … Continue reading → via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/good-news/humiliated-supermarket-worker-asperger-syndrome-finds-support-facebook-175728106.html