Asperger's Syndrome News: 2013-03-10

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Thousands donated to aid Ala boy held in bunker

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Donors have given thousands of dollars and scores of Teddy bears and toy cars to the Alabama boy held hostage for days in an underground bunker until FBI agents shot and killed the captor in a dramatic rescue. via http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-donated-aid-ala-boy-held-bunker-182135917.html

Moving father-son journey living with Asperger's - Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press Moving father-son journey living with Asperger's Winnipeg Free Press AMERICAN John Robison, author of two other books on living with Asperger's , Be Different (2011) and Look Me in the Eye (2007), has joined Temple Grandin as an international spokesperson for people with the syndrome. His contribution to the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEWQJZIDdtnKFYyazcbAVBrqXneaQ&url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/books/moving-father-son-journey-living-with-aspergers-198575551.html

Ala. town mourns for bus driver amid standoff

The Alabama bus driver slain at the beginning of a multi-day hostage drama was known for his acts of kindness, from fixing someone's tractor to tilling the garden of a neighbor who had a heart attack. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/03/as-standoff-drags-on-in-alabama-nearby-town-grieves-for-bus-driver-who-was-shot/?

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 workshop in Williamsburg - Daily Press (blog)

Asperger's workshop in Williamsburg Daily Press (blog) This workshop will provide knowledge on specific challenges associated with Asperger's and treatment based on the social integration model. Participants will be challenged to learn the 'Aspi language' to better understand, connect and grow with ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGq7bYIHyRKV2Ukzp-1g8MEodJdTw&url=http://www.dailypress.com/health/health-notes-blog/dp-health-notes-aspergers-workshop-20130226,0,326388.story

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/?

Asperger Friends to meed on March 17 in Flemington - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com

Asperger Friends to meed on March 17 in Flemington Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com Asperger Friends support in NJ is a social groups support group in NJ Central NJ Flemington. The have outings each month, like movies with lots of snacks and drinks at the social and support group. Topic For March 17 2013 ( Sunday ). 1. Is the new ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGpk6JR9cWBzifOkz3Du61kuNsgAA&url=http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/03/asperger_friends_to_meed_on_ma.html

Friday, March 15, 2013

Money-Saving Site for Parents Launches 30 Min Parent Pledge

Money-saving site, MyFamilyClub.co.uk, encourages families to spend more quality time with their children with the launch of the 30 minute Parent PledgeLondon, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 February 2013 According to a recent survey from the money-saving website, MyFamilyClub.co.uk, nearly 70% of parents spend less than 10 quality hours with their kids a week. Half of UK mums claim they don’t spend enough ... via http://news.yahoo.com/money-saving-parents-launches-30-min-parent-pledge-215620526.html

Lanza Had Sensory Processing Disorder

Controversial Condition Can Mask or Cause Anxiety, Trigger Bullying via http://news.yahoo.com/newtown-shooter-had-sensory-processing-disorder-221843931--abc-news-health.html

Mother says kidnapper cared, cooked for son in Alabama bunker

(Reuters) - The mother of the Alabama boy who was kidnapped from his school bus and held in an underground bunker for six days said on Wednesday she had not been allowed to speak with him during his captivity and worried that he would think she had abandoned him. Jennifer Kirkland said in an interview on "The Dr. Phil Show" that she had found some comfort in knowing that her son Ethan's abductor ... via http://news.yahoo.com/mother-says-kidnapper-cared-cooked-son-alabama-bunker-045748342.html

Hostage survivor breaks silence 20 years later

Kidnapping victim speaks out on ordeal via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2134960907001/hostage-survivor-breaks-silence-20-years-later/?

Negotiators talking to Ala. captor through pipe

More than three days after he allegedly shot a school bus driver dead, grabbed a kindergartner and slipped into an underground bunker, Jimmy Lee Dykes is showing no signs of turning himself over to police. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/01/negotiators-talking-through-pipe-to-ala-captor-in-bunker-standoff-now-in-its/?

New support group in Urmston for young people with Asperger's syndrome - Messenger Newspapers

New support group in Urmston for young people with Asperger's syndrome Messenger Newspapers STRETFORD and Urmston MP Kate Green has endorsed a new support group for children and young people with Asperger's syndrome. The group, which is being set up by parents, carers and professionals, will meet for the first time at 7.30pm on March 20 at ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGlBzrwNSf5zgkTLpfI7MsWd_mGVg&url=http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/community_news/10282020.New_support_group_for_young_people_with_Asperger_s_syndrome/

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/?

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/story/2009/11/24/missing-nyc-boy-with-asperger-syndrome-spent-11-days-living-in-subway?

Boy at center of Alabama hostage standoff freed, in hospital receiving treatment

A 5-year-old boy who was being held hostage in an underground bunker in Alabama for nearly a week has been released while his abductor is now dead, authorities say. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/05/boy-in-center-alabama-hostage-standoff-released-source-says/?

FBI: No other explosives found near Ala. bunker

Bomb technicians have found no more explosive devices after an arduous search of the rural Alabama property of Jimmy Lee Dykes, the gunman who shot dead a school bus driver and held a boy captive for nearly a week in a rigged underground bunker. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/07/no-other-explosives-found-near-ala-bunker-where-man-held-boy-captor-body/?

New program helps students with Asperger's adjust - Dayton Daily News

New program helps students with Asperger's adjust Dayton Daily News “Students with Asperger's like structure and sameness, so the more independent environment of college is a big challenge for them,” Rando said. “If there's an open block of time, making a choice what to do is very challenging. You have to introduce a ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGK67XGUvRdLd7GvR8Vi_XMx_8uCA&url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/lifestyles/new-program-helps-students-with-aspergers-adjust/nWrmh/

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Trident Academy opens first school in Lowcountry for students with Asperger's/HFA - Moultrie News

Trident Academy opens first school in Lowcountry for students with Asperger's /HFA Moultrie News Now, the school will expand to include the Center for Learning Differences Education and will also begin serving a new group of students in the School for Asperger's /HFA at Trident Academy. A community open house will be held on Saturday, March 16 at ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHTjFREKTvF2HtWo9p_BIrya5nHhA&url=http://www.moultrienews.com/article/20130314/MN06/130319839/1007/trident-academy-opens-first-school-in-lowcountry-for-students-with-asperger-8217-s-hfa

Mum campaigns for Asperger's support - Eastbourne Herald

Mum campaigns for Asperger's support Eastbourne Herald The mum of a young lady with Asperger's is campaigning for better awareness and support for her 20-year-old daughter. Jane Kemp says her daughter Samantha, who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when she was five, needs a better support ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFQWzEIDrsi7bhh22RFXhLBrEF-GQ&url=http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/local-news/mum-campaigns-for-asperger-s-support-1-4887320

Hostage negotiators work to free boy held in bunker

Jonathan Serrie reports from Midland City, Alabama via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2135284328001/hostage-negotiators-work-to-free-boy-held-in-bunker/?

Autism, Asperger's Syndrome can afflict anyone - gulfnews.com

Autism, Asperger's Syndrome can afflict anyone gulfnews.com Mahboba established Safe Centre in 2010 after having a hard time trying to find a specialised care centre for her son who suffers from AS. “There is a demand for centres specialised in autism and Asperger's Syndrome because the numbers keep increasing. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHjZOZB8V_1HJwx8V42h4fgHAqlKQ&url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/autism-asperger-s-syndrome-can-afflict-anyone-1.1158372

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Charlotte man with Asperger's honored by NC Council for Developmental ... - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte man with Asperger's honored by NC Council for Developmental ... Charlotte Observer He finally sought advice from a counselor whose testing and referrals led to a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. “It clicked,” said Kellen, now 40. “It made sense. It's making sense. It's part of me.” For the progress in his personal ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH2kwrOC-LpWLw9l8KfxtyTWF_UjA&url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/02/25/3877432/charlotte-man-with-aspergers-honored.html

Will freed 5-year-old hostage ever heal?

Now begins the long road toward healing for Ethan—a road that may or may not ever end. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/05/will-freed-5-year-old-hostage-ever-heal/?

Live-chat-on-transition - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Live-chat-on-transition.aspx

Personal-Independance-Payments-being-introduced-gradually ...

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. ... Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Personal Independance Payments being introduced gradually ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Personal-Independance-Payments-being-introduced-gradually.aspx

Teenagers-animated-film-premiers-in-Soho-cinema - | autism ...

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide ... Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Teenagers animated film premiers in Soho cinema ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Teenagers-animated-film-premiers-in-Soho.aspx

Could my sister have Aspergers? long... : Asperger's Syndrome ...

I have a 24 old year old little sister who I highly suspect is suffering from Aspergers silently and has gone undiagnosed ever since she ... ... Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic108845.html

Atlanta School For Learning Disabilities Hosts Open House on Sunday, March 24, 2013

Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a Special Needs School for Children with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other Learning Disabilities, will host an Open House on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm.Atlanta, Ga (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Inc., a SACS-CASI accredited, non-profit independent school dedicated to educating students with special needs ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-school-learning-disabilities-hosts-open-house-sunday-070236081.html

The New York Times and Byliner Publish ASPERGER LOVE: Searching for ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

The New York Times and Byliner Publish ASPERGER LOVE: Searching for ... GlobeNewswire (press release) In Asperger Love ($2.99), published today by The New York Times and Byliner, Pulitzer Prize–winning Times correspondent Amy Harmon chronicles with humor and pathos the ups and downs of a 19-year-old boy in western Massachusetts and his ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH8JOLJDy0inr_hcrUFljM7J7Zf-g&url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/03/12/530077/10024903/en/The-New-York-Times-and-Byliner-Publish-ASPERGER-LOVE-Searching-for-Romance-When-You-re-Not-Wired-to-Connect.html

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Adrian man with Asperger Syndrome finds confidence through Black Belt ... - The Daily Telegram

Adrian man with Asperger Syndrome finds confidence through Black Belt ... The Daily Telegram When in the second grade, Breese was first diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties and restrictive, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Breese calls it ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHIazCEp09TZ7AaW1FxLVbbSYdCxw&url=http://www.lenconnect.com/article/20130312/NEWS/130319902

Autism doesn't hold me back. I'm moving up the career ladder ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Great news story. I really like how it covers such a range of the spectrum. ... Subscribe: RSS Feed Wrong Planet News Wrong Planet Forums · Autism Rights Watch ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt225919.html

Trident Academy Launching Asperger's School - Patch.com

Trident Academy Launching Asperger's School Patch.com The independent Mount Pleasant school, located at 1455 Wakendaw Road is holding an open house for parents interested in the School for Asperger's /HFA program at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 16. The School requests that interested parents RSVP through ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGlgd8JUThCDnoJykhKYozGRWFOPw&url=http://mountpleasant-sc.patch.com/articles/trident-academy-launching-asperger-s-school

Theater Program Brings New Horizons to Adults With Developmental Disabilities

The Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) created a theater troupe for adults with developmental disabilities designed to provide them with positive, life-changing experiences.Columbia, MD (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 The Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) is using the power of theater to create New Horizons for adults with developmental disabilities. Every Friday night, 15 members of the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/theater-program-brings-horizons-adults-developmental-disabilities-080235784.html

Calming the mind and body

Persons with autism suffer from a sensory processing disorder. They are sometimes overwhelmed by sights, sounds, scent, tastes and sensations that can cause distress. These would manifest in what many would call ''tantrums.'' via http://ph.news.yahoo.com/calming-mind-body-025542787.html

Asperger's bestseller earns £1.2m advance for debut novelist - The Guardian

The Guardian Asperger's bestseller earns £1.2m advance for debut novelist The Guardian Asperger's is a neurobiological disorder with autism-like abnormalities that affect an individual's social skills. People with the condition often have high intelligence and obsessive knowledge of narrow subjects. Many go undiagnosed for years, with ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEklFicnGGJ4aza_-jVoRTocxCFGw&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/feb/23/aspergers-novel-1m-debut

'Life and the Spectrum' - Casper man with Asperger's offers first person ... - Casper Journal

'Life and the Spectrum' - Casper man with Asperger's offers first person ... Casper Journal “At that point, she felt it was okay to talk to me about Asperger's Syndrome and that gave me the terminology to research,” Meloy said. It was like someone finally managed to shine a flashlight into his head, illuminating all of the corners where the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEvXRnvR2wtH7ZyN7Ta-3UyWmrLnQ&url=http://www.casperjournal.com/news/article_6127f8d4-9979-51a2-a393-29600a1d12d4.html?comment_form%3Dtrue

Hudson: Asperger's Syndrome vs. Autism vs. PDD-NOS talk - Community Advocate

Hudson: Asperger's Syndrome vs. Autism vs. PDD-NOS talk Community Advocate A talk on Asperger's Syndrome vs. Autism vs. PDD-NOS will be held March 6, starting at 7 p.m., at Hudson High School, Room A-134, ^9 Brigham St., Hudson. How do the features of each of these diagnoses vary? How do children diagnosed with these ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHKQgnafjccWWIoQK6D-qpMz5hjfQ&url=http://www.communityadvocate.com/2013/02/28/hudson-aspergers-syndrome-vs-autism-vs-pdd-nos-talk/

Fostering understanding of Asperger's Syndrome - Orangeville Banner

Fostering understanding of Asperger's Syndrome Orangeville Banner 5 minutes ago The mom and daughter team of Krista and Olivia Goudreault recently penned a book which aims to explain Asperger's Syndrome in terms children can comprehend. Orangeville Banner by Chris Halliday. When Olivia Goudreault was diagnosed ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGUeSdkFE23satF1zt_t_5bVNovcg&url=http://www.orangeville.com/community-story/2503919-fostering-understanding-of-asperger-s-syndrome/

Monday, March 11, 2013

Wesley Eversole: Living with Asperger's doesn't prevent one from achieving ... - KyForward.com

Wesley Eversole: Living with Asperger's doesn't prevent one from achieving ... KyForward.com What is Asperger's syndrome? Asperger's syndrome is officially defined as “a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize and communicate with others.” Indeed, growing up I found it difficult to socialize and interact with my peers. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG-uWzave3gAApUs6hF2QWQ94fp8A&url=http://www.kyforward.com/2013/03/wesley-eversole-living-with-aspergers-doesnt-prevent-one-from-achieving-life-goals/

Birmingham Terror Charge Teen Pleads Guilty

A 16-year-old boy who claimed he was going to stage a school massacre has admitted possessing explosive chemicals and bomb-making books and diagrams. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/birmingham-terror-charge-teen-pleads-guilty-113658461.html

Alabama hostage standoff enters Day 7 as authorities try to create safe environment

Authorities in an close-knit Alabama community say they're trying to create a safe environment for everyone involved as they try to negotiate for the release of a boy being held hostage in an underground bunker for almost seven days. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/04/alabama-standoff-enters-third-day-as-official-says-child-held-hostage/?

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/?

Georgia school reverses decision barring Asperger's student from graduation

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

Autism or Asperger's? It Might Depend on Your Doctor

An autism diagnosis means different things depending on who is doing the diagnosing, suggests a new study. Researchers found that clinics varied in what skills and behaviors they considered when evaluating kids with an autism spectrum disorder and deciding where on that spectrum they fell via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/11/08/autism-or-aspergers-it-might-depend-on-your-doctor/?

Missing Boy With Asperger's Spent 11 Days 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?

N.C. Teen With Asperger's Syndrome Disappears

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?

Repetitive stimuli : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Repetitive stimuli. Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic108761.html

Sunday, March 10, 2013

An article from NYTimes - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/opinion/i-had-asperger-syndrome-briefly.html?_r=2& ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt225795.html

Where do you live? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Where do you live? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, TDT, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic108720.html

Memory : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

What I want to know is can you picture something in your mind, I find this very hard and want to know if its related to Asperger's or its just me. Examples - Can you picture in your mind, with enough detail so you can describe ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic108719.html

School Confiscates Cupcakes Decorated with Toy Soldiers - Politics ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... FOLLOW TODD ON FACEBOOK FOR CULTURE WAR NEWS. CLICK HERE TO JOIN!! Casey Fountain told Fox News that the principal of his son's elementary school called the cupcakes “ insensitive” — in light of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. “It disgusted me,” he said. “It's vile they lump true American heroes with psychopathic killers.” Fountain's wife made a batch of 30 chocolate ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt225769.html

Thousands donated to aid Ala boy held in bunker

Ala. town mourns for bus driver amid standoff

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 ... via http://www.minnpost.com/node/78194

Concerns raised in wake of massacre about removing Asperger's from psych manual

healthfinder.gov - Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence: Experts

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 assert Sunday that there is no link between the condition ... via http://healthfinder.gov/News/Article.aspx?id=671699

Answering questions about Asperger's Syndrome

Military tactics, arms, helped rescue Ala. hostage

Within hours after an armed, angry man shot a school bus driver and kidnapped a 5-year-old boy, workers contracted by the FBI were feverishly unloading boxes packed with percussive grenades, military C-4 explosives and an array of guns from a windowless DC-9 that had landed just miles from the suspect's isolated compound. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/06/fbi-and-police-used-military-tactics-weapons-to-rescue-5-year-old-hostage-in/?