Saturday, January 19, 2013

So I guess I have Asperger's : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych ...

So I guess I have Asperger's. Post by cyclegyrl929 » Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:47 am. My husband has apparently been doing some quiet research. It makes sense but not sure what to do now. Going back to our counselor is probably the next step. via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic105429.html

is it a bad thing i want to get diagnosed with aspergers? - Psychforums

when i was told about aspergers i originally dismissed it because a lot of the standard traits i dont conform to - but the more i read into it the more i can relate to some of the symptons. because i decided to do something about it ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic105397.html

'American Idol' Favorite Overcomes Tourette's, Asperger's ...

A few weeks later, around my 10th birthday, I was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and Asperger's syndrome. ... Up Next: FOX 2 News - 9pm Schedule. Search ... 'American Idol' Favorite Overcomes Tourette's, Asperger's ... via http://fox2now.com/2013/01/07/american-idol-favorite-overcomes-tourettes-aspergers/

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

Association Of Asperger's To Newtown Shooter Dismays Parents

When early news reports speculated that Adam Lanza, the shooter in the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, had Asperger's syndrome, parents of children with the diagnosis. via http://articles.courant.com/2012-12-21/news/hc-newtown-aspergers-20121221_1_asperger-s-association-repetitive-behavior-dania-jekel

Reuters Health News Summary

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. European watchdog starts safety review of Merck cholesteroldrug LONDON (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency said ithas launched a review of Merck & Co Inc's cholesteroldrug Tredaptive after the medicine failed a U.S. trialassessing its effectiveness and safety. Although the commercialfallout from any decision to pull the drug from the ... via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/reuters-health-news-summary-125907381.html

NASCAR-linked classics hitting the block at Barrett-Jackson

NASCAR-inspired resto-mods, on-track machinery and production cars. via http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/01/04/nascar-auction-cars-hitting-block-at-barrett-jackson/?

US shooting revives debate over mental health care

THE deadly US shooting rampage last week has revived debate about access to mental health care — a tough issue as state funds dry up and laws make it difficult to treat people against their will. So far, authorities have not yet confirmed that the Newtown shooter, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, suffered from any particular psychiatric disorder. Lanza — who shot his mother in their home before killing ... via http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/us-shooting-revives-debate-over-mental-health-care-000000524.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/?

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?

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

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. As... Related News On ... via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/violence-aspergers-syndrome-adam-lanza--newtown-shooting_n_2312545.html

Newtown Shooter Had Asperger Syndrome, And Some US Gun ...

Update: The focus now shifts to the mother, the first casualty of her son's murderous rampage, who was a "big, big gun fan" as the NYT explains, and who went target shooting with her children, one of whom had Asperger's. via http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2012-12-15/newtown-shooter-had-asperger-syndrome-and-some-us-gun-facts

'Asperger's disorder' being dropped from psychiatrists' diagnostic ...

CHICAGO -- The now familiar term "Asperger's disorder" is being dropped. And abnormally bad and frequent temper tantrums will be given a scientific-sounding diagnosis called DMDD. But "dyslexia" and other learning ... via http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/01/15605718-aspergers-disorder-being-dropped-from-psychiatrists-diagnostic-guide?lite

Young Hoosier lobbies lawmakers for cause close to his heart - WXIN

INDIANAPOLIS – A young Hoosier is on a mission—fighting to prevent new regulations that could affect more than a million Americans living with Asperger's Syndrome. ... Return to Fox 59 News - fox59.com home page ... via http://fox59.com/2013/01/17/young-hoosier-lobbies-lawmaker-for-cause-close-to-his-heart/

Asperger's Syndrome News: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... topic Reply to topic, Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's, ... via http://aspergersyndromenews.blogspot.com/2012/12/sanjay-gupta-on-asperger-news-and_25.html

Asperger's Syndrome News: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News ...

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 ... via http://aspergersyndromenews.blogspot.com/2012/12/sanjay-gupta-on-asperger-news-and.html

Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News and Current Events

Post new topic Reply to topic, Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's, Reply with quote ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218756.html

Friday, January 18, 2013

School bus strike in New York City enters 2nd day

New York City's first school bus strike in 34 years entered its second day Thursday with no resolution in sight and tens of thousands of parents scrambling to get their kids to school.Some parents said ... via http://news.yahoo.com/school-bus-strike-york-city-073109377.html

Atlanta Special Needs School, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Announces New, Enhanced Curriculum for Students

Atlanta special needs school, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, announces its new and enhanced curriculum for students with Asperger's, Autism and other learning differences.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 23, 2012 Today, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a SACS-CASI accredited, private, non-profit independent Atlanta special needs school, announced its new and enhanced curriculum for educating students ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-special-needs-school-cumberland-academy-georgia-announces-080054648.html

The EU asks citizens to join debate on GM food - News and Current ...

Quote: The European Union on Tuesday took the debate about genetically modified crops to the public with a survey asking citizens to share their thoughts on organic farming. The bloc's 500 million consumers are invited to ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt221335.html

Asperger's Syndrome is the Topic on the next live Call the Doctor on WVIA - WVIA

Asperger's Syndrome is the Topic on the next live Call the Doctor on WVIA WVIA Asperger's syndrome also called Asperger's disorder is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restrictive ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH2LUiWBNpJBAvpq3pWghOSMxyfzA&url=http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wvia/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1950480/press.releases/Asperger's.Syndrome.is.the.Topic.on.the.next.live.Call.the.Doctor.on.WVIA

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

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?

Thursday, January 17, 2013

CT shooting raises questions about mental health, part 1

Independence Residences Inc. Announces Affiliation with Queens Parent Resource Center (QPRC)

Independence Residences, Inc. (IRI), a not-for-profit human services agency that provides residential and community support to people with developmental disabilities and other visual impairments, has affiliated with the Queens Parent Resource Center (QPRC), a provider of similar services and programs for the developmentally disabled.Woodhaven, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2013 Joining forces can be ... via http://news.yahoo.com/independence-residences-inc-announces-affiliation-queens-parent-center-191623631.html

Newspaper Editor has Asperger's Syndrome - Roseville California ...

Newspaper Editor has Asperger's Syndrome. Cynthia Parkhill works as an editor of the Lake County (Calif.) Record Bee, which publishes this column, and also blogs about Asperger's syndrome and disability in general. via http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/anmviewer.asp?a=11286

Dr. Manny: Don't jump to hasty conclusions

Living with Asperger's syndrome the subject of new book by local author - Orangeville Citizen

Living with Asperger's syndrome the subject of new book by local author Orangeville Citizen A new illustrated book, May I Be Excused, My Brain Is Full: Olivia's Asperger's Story, written by Krista Preuss-Goudreault and her daughter Olivia, shares their experience with Asperger's syndrome and provides helpful tips to other parents or kids who ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEy-ndITDwU0UsYLcigxUnX_CaA_Q&url=http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2013-01-17/Regional_News/Living_with_Aspergers_syndrome_the_subject_of_new_.html

I don't know how one manages this... - News and Current Events

MakaylaTheAspie. The mixed duo! Phoenix Joined: Jun 22, 2011. Age: 16. Posts: 11469. Location: Body in Oregon, mind in the clouds. (Oh, I forgot to mention the United States of America part.) :3 ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt221239.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/?

Not being listened to - NT/Aspie relationship : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. ..... At least the good news, being so young there is a greater chance that he will come around and mature in the financial area as well. via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic105154.html

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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

Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition (including Asperger's ...

Education news and product reviews for teachers. Comments ... “I attended the training 'An Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition including Asperger's Syndrome' on 23.03.11 and just wanted to leave some feedback. via http://www.blog.schools.co.uk/2013/01/16/introduction-to-autistic-spectrum-condition-including-aspergers-syndrome/

FROM READERS: Bettering the understanding of Asperger's syndrome - Columbia Missourian

FROM READERS: Bettering the understanding of Asperger's syndrome Columbia Missourian The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) asked Aaron Likens to discuss what it's like to live with Asperger's syndrome. Likens, of St. Louis, was one of MMHF's 2012 Mental Health Champions. He was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 20. He serves as ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFQVreeQBkl7R9pbdK_RSgkqqBOtg&url=http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/157548/from-readers-bettering-the-understanding-of-aspergers-syndrome/

Asperger's Children Need Reassurance, Not Misinformation - The Ledger

Asperger's Children Need Reassurance, Not Misinformation The Ledger As a mental health counselor, I see many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. I also have a brother with Asperger's Syndrome. In the recent tragedy, the news reports that the shooter had a personality disorder and then the subsequent reporting that he ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFm8P2kaoFf3F9OER8nxF6eAuB81Q&url=http://www.theledger.com/article/20130111/EDIT02/130119928

Autistic Author Wants to Send Newtown, CT Survivors on "Field Trip of a Lifetime"

Jesse A. Saperstein fights to spread awareness about those with autism and plans a fundraiser to send the Newtown, CT survivors on a free Disney vacation this spring.Pleasant Valley, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2013 Author and autism advocate Jesse A. Saperstein is urging the nationwide community to be more proactive and compassionate to individuals with autism. Saperstein, who has Asperger's ... via http://news.yahoo.com/autistic-author-wants-send-newtown-ct-survivors-field-081622896.html

Children Growing Out of Autism - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Post new topic · Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events · Si_82 Deinonychus Deinonychus Joined: Sep 18, 2012. Age: 30 ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt221148.html

Kurtis embraces Asperger's syndrome and becomes Oxley Park Public Dux of ... - Mt Druitt Standard

Mt Druitt Standard Kurtis embraces Asperger's syndrome and becomes Oxley Park Public Dux of ... Mt Druitt Standard KURTIS Forschinger started school with no friends and would run away from the classroom because he couldn't control his anger. The 11-year-old, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, turned that around in 2012. He was named a prefect at ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFUNw64fIP0X7KRGJhwJHfRGwYIQQ&url=http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/kurtis-embraces-aspergers-syndrome-and-becomes-oxley-park-public-dux-of-the-year/

Connecticut town names school for slain Sandy Hook teacher

(Reuters) - In the first permanent public memorial created after last month's massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the nearby town of Stratford, Connecticut, has named a local school for a teacher slain in the attack who was hailed as a hero. The Stratford Town Council late on Monday, a month to the day following the attack, voted unanimously to name a new school the Victoria Soto ... via http://news.yahoo.com/connecticut-town-names-school-slain-sandy-hook-teacher-174046139.html

Kids on autism spectrum appearing more on TV, but is media getting it right?

TORONTO - When "Parenthood" creator Jason Katims created the character Max Braverman — an intelligent, inscrutable, insect-obsessed youngster with Asperger's — he had in mind his own son, Sawyer, who was similarly diagnosed. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/kids-autism-spectrum-appearing-more-tv-media-getting-140008542.html

Have your say on our policy and campaign priorities - | autism ...

Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Have your say on our policy and campaign priorities. Last updated: 14th January 2013 ... Sitemap. About autism. Autism and Asperger syndrome: an introduction · All about ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/have-your-say-on-our-policy-and-campaign-priorities.aspx

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

New Early Support information for parents and carers - | autism ...

Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; New Early Support information for parents and carers. Last updated: 14th January 2013 ... Sitemap. About autism. Autism and Asperger syndrome: an introduction · All about ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/new-early-support-information-available-to-parents.aspx

Newspaper Editor has Asperger's Syndrome - Roseville California ...

Newspaper Editor has Asperger's Syndrome. Cynthia Parkhill works as an editor of the Lake County (Calif.) Record Bee, which publishes this column, and also blogs about Asperger's syndrome and disability in general. via http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/anmviewer.asp?a=11286&z=4

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

Golden Globes: Tina Fey vs Taylor Swift - News and Current Events

Post Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:51 pm Post subject: Golden Globes: Tina Fey vs Taylor Swift, Reply with quote. "You know what Taylor Swift? You stay away from Michael J. Fox's son!"-Tina Fey Does Fey have a point when it comes to Swift ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt221007.html

Autism, mastectomy put edge on Miss America pageant

LAS VEGAS (AFP) - Depending on who wins the crown on Saturday, the next Miss America could be the first ever with autism. Or she could go on to get a double mastectomy. via http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/entertainment/15816549/autism-mastectomy-put-edge-on-miss-america-pageant/

Aurora shooting victim's mother grieves with Newtown families

NEWTOWN, Connecticut (Reuters) - Sandy Phillips began her journey of grief nearly six months ago, and on Monday it brought her to the New England community of Newtown, still shattered by the deaths of 20 first graders and six educators at the hands of a gunman in an elementary school. Phillips, the mother of Jessica Redfield Ghawi, one of those killed in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater ... via http://news.yahoo.com/aurora-shooting-victims-mother-grieves-newtown-families-230637877.html

West Virginia PHS teacher 'humiliated' Asperger's son by putting him in 'bad ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail West Virginia PHS teacher 'humiliated' Asperger's son by putting him in 'bad ... Daily Mail As a mother of an amazing asperger son myself, I can say that the lack of understanding within schools & society is disgusting. This would have caused my son distress, what people need to start understanding is that mental healthconditions need more ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEo8dSQJghdrR70Jxnqn4Obp04uKA&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259084/West-Virginia-PHS-teacher-humiliated-Aspergers-son-putting-bad-kid-fort-box.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml

Board to decide on Asperger's request - NashuaTelegraph.com

MERRIMACK – The Merrimack School Board will decide at its next meeting if it wants. via http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/989427-469/board-to-decide-on-aspergers-request.html

European courts spare accused pedophile, hacker from American justice

A ruling this past summer by a high court in the United Kingdom which allowed a convicted pedophile avoid extradition back to the US is a signal of a shift of thought in the European court system, experts tell FoxNews.com via http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/01/14/uk-high-court-blocks-extradition-convicted-sex-offender-over-draconian-us-laws/?

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Aboard the Asperger's bus, a quirky 'mishpocha' - The Times of Israel

Aboard the Asperger's bus, a quirky 'mishpocha' The Times of Israel More than 20,000 Birthright participants will have spent 10 days in Israel by the end of the 2012-2013 winter season, including 20 participants with Asperger's Syndrome, now known as the “Mishpocha,” or Bus No. 195. It's not the first time that ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHxh-gdl-HA37cXWmiwLEJ-fJCeGg&url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/aboard-the-aspergers-bus-a-quirky-mishpocha/

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

'American Idol' Favorite Overcomes Tourette's, Asperger's ...

A few weeks later, around my 10th birthday, I was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and Asperger's syndrome. ... Up Next: FOX 2 News - 9pm Schedule. Search ... 'American Idol' Favorite Overcomes Tourette's, Asperger's ... via http://fox2now.com/2013/01/07/american-idol-favorite-overcomes-tourettes-aspergers/

Aloha from Hawaii 40th anniversary ! - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... New Today: 2. New Yesterday: 31. Aloha from Hawaii 40th anniversary ! Post new topic · Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt220844.html

Farewell To Aspies: Some Families Reluctant To Let Go Of ...

The news that the term “Asperger's syndrome” will soon cease to exist has some parents concerned – especially parents raising “Aspie” children. via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/07/farewell-to-aspies-some-families_n_2424578.html

Where Does Asperger's Stand Now? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

I know what the DSM means essentially. How much power does it have over health/social aspects in this country? Is it that Asperger's is no ... ... What all is entailed in Asperger's no longer being in the DSM? What does it ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic104891.html

The worst pain imaginable. : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych ...

The worst pain imaginable. Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm, TDT. Forum rules. 1 post • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic105004.html