Ron and I didn't find out that our only child, Adam, had Asperger's until he was 13 years old. We were amazed that all of his odd quirks could be connected to one diagnosis. Knowing what was going on with Adam was a relief but it was also a difficult reality to accept. via http://www.thirdage.com/parenting/health-close-up-adult-child-with-aspergers
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Aspergers student branded ‘idiot’ but QMU staff
PUBLIC investigators have raised concerns about staff at Queen Margaret University (QMU) after identifying “shortcomings” in their treatment of a student with
Asperger’s syndrome. via http://www.scotsman.com/aspergers-student-branded-idiot-but-qmu-staff-1-2956954
Ypsilanti man to serve up to 22 years in prison for sexual assault
A man who pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a young man with Asperger’s syndrome will serve between nine and 22 years in prison, a judge ruled Monday.Dervin Mood Dervin Mood, 76, was sentenced on one count of third-degree... via http://annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/ypsilanti-man-to-serve-up-to-22-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-man/?cmpid=mlive-%40mlive-news-a2
Complaints about Norfolk police revealed
A law-abiding man with Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who bought a house after police obtained a search warrant had it raided by officers who believed his home was involved in the supply of drugs, it has emerged. via http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/complaints_about_norfolk_police_revealed_1_2211778
Workshop builds support for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
SHANNON Rea strives to ensure the challenges faced by her son Max, who has Asperger’s syndrome, are not the focus of his care. via http://www.standard.net.au/story/1509798/workshop-builds-support-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/?src=rss
Frustration with Psychiatric Frauds : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...
I have been dealing with Asperger's Syndrome (undiagnosed) for years, resulting in increasing anger, depression, alienation, and frustration at how callous and stupid the counselours ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115769.html
School Bans Boy With Asperger's From Playground
What started as a playground spat between school officials and the parents of a child with autistic-like behavior could end up having repercussions for the way school districts treat children with neurological disorders. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/22/school-bans-boy-with-asperger-from-playground?
MIT Software Helps People With Social Awkwardness
Watch the video " MIT Automated Coach Helps With Social Interactions " Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online MIT researchers have developed new software that allows people to practice their interpersonal skills to help them better nail that interview. The National Institute of Mental Health says about 15 million adults in the US have social phobias. For some people, such as those ... via http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112874324/mit-software-helps-social-skills-061413/
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge – WebMD
Psychiatric manual will fold it into autism spectrum disorders, leaving many unsure about getting needed services. via http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20130418/guideline-changes-have-aspergers-community-on-edge
Anti-Gay Bill Approved By Russian Government - News and Current ...
Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... Post new topic Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... Silly NTs, I have Aspergers, and having Aspergers is gr-r-reat! via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt232999.html
14-year-old with Asperger's honored for admirable sportsmanship - Concord Monitor
14-year-old with Asperger's honored for admirable sportsmanship Concord Monitor The Bow Athletic Club yesterday awarded one of its annual Wheeler awards to Jack Rich, a 14-year-old basketball player who doctors once predicted would be unable to participate in team sports because of a behavioral disorder, his mother, Jean Rich, said. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFjlscM91le1GfTKQhqZRVmry3Xnw&url=http://www.concordmonitor.com/community/town-by-town/bow/7002365-95/14-year-old-with-aspergers-honored-for-admirable-sportsmanship
Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger, related ... - Contra Costa Times
Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger , related ... Contra Costa Times CONCORD -- Patrice Hanlon always knew she had a bright, intelligent daughter. But her little girl lacked the social skills needed to survive in school, work and life. Before her daughter was diagnosed at age 20 with Asperger syndrome, Hanlon said she ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHNtJ9Mo0m-IElHacbUiAQqE9vqrw&url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_23436283/showcasing-their-creativity-tops-expo-adults-asperger-related
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/?
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried - NBCNews.com
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried NBCNews.com New guidelines have Asperger's families worried. Families worried after the release of new guidelines on how to classify those diagnosed with Aspergers , NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports. Share This: facebook twitter googleplus. Related Videos; Transcript ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFpnAt1P-NgzYF8ewGJuWyByyqH3w&url=http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51935898/
Never forget: NTs are on a spectrum of their own. : Asperger's ...
Plus...isn't the whole diagnosis of Aspergers, Autism, etc supposed to be a way to better help the person in that category? By labeling someone as NT, you're basically saying "hey, you're close enough to everyone else". via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115692.html
Normal or Not? Saying Goodbye to Asperger's
Quirky, nerdy fictional characters have brought Asperger's syndrome into the realm of popular culture in recent years. But, as of late May, the disorder that has defined these characters, and been applied to a growing number of real people, will no longer exist thanks to revisions to psychiatric disorders in the new version of the DSM, the DSM-5. via http://news.yahoo.com/normal-not-saying-goodbye-aspergers-153426769.html
Automated 'coach' could help with social interactions (w/ Video)
Social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and surveys show that public speaking is high on the list of such phobias. For some people, these fears of social situations can be especially acute: For example, individuals with Asperger's syndrome often have difficulty making eye contact and reacting appropriately to ... via http://phys.org/news290414046.html
Friday, June 14, 2013
US To Increase Military Presence In Syria - 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 ... Silly NTs, I have Aspergers, and having Aspergers is gr-r-reat! via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt233143.html
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/?
History of illness? Stunning revelations into Lanza family
Report: Shooter's mother describes 'living on top of a time bomb' via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2289209821001/history-of-illness-stunning-revelations-into-lanza-family/?
Thinking differently: Autism patients in demand by employers
Some call it neurological diversity, others see it as autism's fight back. People diagnosed as "on the spectrum" are suddenly in demand by employers seeking a competitive advantage from autistic workers more used to being considered disabled than special. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/04/thinking-differently-autism-patients-in-demand-by-employers/?
Mom Says Son With Asperger Syndrome Endangered After School Bus Mix Up - NBC4i.com
Mom Says Son With Asperger Syndrome Endangered After School Bus Mix Up NBC4i.com A Groveport mother said she is upset after her 7-year-old son with Asperger syndrome was dropped off at the wrong location for the third time this month. Heather Cook said that what is even worse is that when she arrived home, looking for her son ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNES97tsfuQ0fZIsl11FRXXWhSNecQ&url=http://www.nbc4i.com/story/22475467/mom-says-son-with-asperger-syndrome-endangered-after-school-bus-mix-up
Autistic community organizes 1st Pride Week
What: Autism Pride Week. When: June 15-22. Where: Venues throughout Asheville. Learn more: Visit http://autismprideweek.org . via http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20130611/LIVING/306110027/Asheville-autistic-community-organizes-1st-Pride-Week?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CLIVING
Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A . . . - Science 2.0
Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A . . . Science 2.0 One perspective is Asperger syndrome/autism spectrum like cognitive closure toward normal social perception, which is likely relevant to future AI, or for understanding psychopathic feigning of social fitting-in, including pretend moral concern and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG31yCI0diYkE83pmnsKrAZ0HWggQ&url=http://www.science20.com/alpha_meme/psychopathic_philosophy_asperger_version_core_question_philosophy-114342
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/?
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/?
Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual
In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called "mild neurocognitive disorder." via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/16/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual/?
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?
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?
Debate Over "Plan B" Pill Continues... - News and Current Events
Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/11/morning-after-pill-appeal/2411937/. Silly NTs, I have Aspergers, and having Aspergers is gr-r-reat! via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt232994.html
Thursday, June 13, 2013
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?
Brit man dies due to 3-litre-a-day cola habit
London, May 30 (ANI): A man, who was suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, drank himself to death after guzzling three litres of cola everyday. via http://in.news.yahoo.com/brit-man-dies-due-3-litre-day-cola-080754933.html
You Do Not Have Asperger's, and Neither Does Anybody Else - Slate Magazine
Slate Magazine You Do Not Have Asperger's , and Neither Does Anybody Else Slate Magazine This latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, released by the American Psychiatric Association this month, officially eliminates many familiar autism spectrum diagnoses. Asperger's syndrome (typically applied to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHbooP0Z_A-min2SGYk9GJXsUuAFA&url=http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2013/05/autism_spectrum_diagnoses_the_dsm_5_eliminates_asperger_s_and_pdd_nos.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/?
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/?
Health Close-Up: Adult Child With Asperger's
Ron and I didn't find out that our only child, Adam, had Asperger's until he was 13 years old. We were amazed that all of his odd quirks could be connected to one diagnosis. Knowing what was going on with Adam was a relief but it was also a difficult reality to accept. via http://www.thirdage.com/parenting/health-close-up-adult-child-with-aspergers
Aspergers student branded ‘idiot’ but QMU staff
PUBLIC investigators have raised concerns about staff at Queen Margaret University (QMU) after identifying “shortcomings” in their treatment of a student with
Asperger’s syndrome. via http://www.scotsman.com/aspergers-student-branded-idiot-but-qmu-staff-1-2956954
Ypsilanti man to serve up to 22 years in prison for sexual assault
A man who pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a young man with Asperger’s syndrome will serve between nine and 22 years in prison, a judge ruled Monday.Dervin Mood Dervin Mood, 76, was sentenced on one count of third-degree... via http://annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/ypsilanti-man-to-serve-up-to-22-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-man/?cmpid=mlive-%40mlive-news-a2
The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time by Mark Haddon - review
'Haddon delivers a twist on the usual murder-mystery' The story opens on an horrific and totally unforgettable scene: the neighbour's dog, dead, with a garden fork stuck through it! The story is narrated by Christopher Boone, a 16 yr old boy with Asperger's syndrome, obsessed with maths and science and with a love of routine and his pet rat Toby; he hates the colours yellow and brown and ... via http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2013/may/29/review-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-by-mark-haddon
Paul Inman: Three litres of cola per day kills man, 30, after lungs swell to four times normal weight
A man who guzzled up to three litres of cola every day, drank himself to death. An inquest heard how 30-year-old Paul Inman, who had Asperger’s syndrome, would walk to the shops more than once a day to buy his fizzy drinks. via http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paul-inman-three-litres-cola-1920231
Complaints about Norfolk police revealed
A law-abiding man with Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who bought a house after police obtained a search warrant had it raided by officers who believed his home was involved in the supply of drugs, it has emerged. via http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/complaints_about_norfolk_police_revealed_1_2211778
Wills-and-trusts-web-chat - | autism | Asperger syndrome |
Live web chat: Making a will and setting up a trust for your loved ones. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Wills-and-trusts-web-chat.aspx
Leading sports clubs host children's sports day in Derbyshire ...
We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. ... Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Leading sports clubs host children's sports day in Derbyshire. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/leading-sports-clubs-host-childrens-sports-day-in-derbyshire.aspx
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
School Bans Boy With Asperger's From Playground
What started as a playground spat between school officials and the parents of a child with autistic-like behavior could end up having repercussions for the way school districts treat children with neurological disorders. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/22/school-bans-boy-with-asperger-from-playground?
Psychiatry's Failure of Asperger's Syndrome : Anti-Psych Forum ...
I suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, and I made a post over there if you want to read the details of that. ... Unfortunately, such techniques may be all but useless for the higher-functioning person with Asperger's Syndrome. via http://www.psychforums.com/anti-psych/topic115770.html
Where can an American go to avoid being extradited back to the US?
The source of a recently leaked US electronic surveillance program, Edward Snowden has apparently gone underground, leading some to speculate as to his next move. Whether he decides to seek asylum elsewhere will likely hinge on the country’s tradition of extradition to the US. Here are six places that have proven that extradition for an American is hard to do. via http://news.yahoo.com/where-american-avoid-being-extradited-back-us-194812914.html
Frustration with Psychiatric Frauds : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...
I have been dealing with Asperger's Syndrome (undiagnosed) for years, resulting in increasing anger, depression, alienation, and frustration at how callous and stupid the counselours ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115769.html
Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger, related ... - Contra Costa Times
Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger , related ... Contra Costa Times CONCORD -- Patrice Hanlon always knew she had a bright, intelligent daughter. But her little girl lacked the social skills needed to survive in school, work and life. Before her daughter was diagnosed at age 20 with Asperger syndrome, Hanlon said she ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHNtJ9Mo0m-IElHacbUiAQqE9vqrw&url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_23436283/showcasing-their-creativity-tops-expo-adults-asperger-related
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried - NBCNews.com
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried NBCNews.com New guidelines have Asperger's families worried. Families worried after the release of new guidelines on how to classify those diagnosed with Aspergers , NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports. Share This: facebook twitter googleplus. Related Videos; Transcript ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFpnAt1P-NgzYF8ewGJuWyByyqH3w&url=http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51935898/
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/?
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Normal or Not? Saying Goodbye to Asperger's
Quirky, nerdy fictional characters have brought Asperger's syndrome into the realm of popular culture in recent years. But, as of late May, the disorder that has defined these characters, and been applied to a growing number of real people, will no longer exist thanks to revisions to psychiatric disorders in the new version of the DSM, the DSM-5. via http://news.yahoo.com/normal-not-saying-goodbye-aspergers-153426769.html
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge – WebMD
Psychiatric manual will fold it into autism spectrum disorders, leaving many unsure about getting needed services. via http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20130418/guideline-changes-have-aspergers-community-on-edge
Specialist team aims to fill social care gap for adults with Asperger's - Communitycare.co.uk
Specialist team aims to fill social care gap for adults with Asperger's Communitycare.co.uk The team has been developed in response to feedback from people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism, and their carers, who have been saying consistently they do not fit into traditional learning disability and mental health services and they ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF2rZrCoQHDKeBA5SUrPJQdIFOdEw&url=http://www.communitycare.co.uk/articles/04/06/2013/119225/specialist-team-aims-to-fill-social-care-gap-for-adults-with-aspergers.htm
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/?
History of illness? Stunning revelations into Lanza family
Report: Shooter's mother describes 'living on top of a time bomb' via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2289209821001/history-of-illness-stunning-revelations-into-lanza-family/?
Thinking differently: Autism patients in demand by employers
Some call it neurological diversity, others see it as autism's fight back. People diagnosed as "on the spectrum" are suddenly in demand by employers seeking a competitive advantage from autistic workers more used to being considered disabled than special. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/04/thinking-differently-autism-patients-in-demand-by-employers/?
Mom Says Son With Asperger Syndrome Endangered After School Bus Mix Up - NBC4i.com
Mom Says Son With Asperger Syndrome Endangered After School Bus Mix Up NBC4i.com A Groveport mother said she is upset after her 7-year-old son with Asperger syndrome was dropped off at the wrong location for the third time this month. Heather Cook said that what is even worse is that when she arrived home, looking for her son ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNES97tsfuQ0fZIsl11FRXXWhSNecQ&url=http://www.nbc4i.com/story/22475467/mom-says-son-with-asperger-syndrome-endangered-after-school-bus-mix-up
Autistic community organizes 1st Pride Week
What: Autism Pride Week. When: June 15-22. Where: Venues throughout Asheville. Learn more: Visit http://autismprideweek.org . via http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20130611/LIVING/306110027/Asheville-autistic-community-organizes-1st-Pride-Week?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CLIVING
Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A Core Question Of Philosophy - Science 2.0
Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A Core Question Of Philosophy Science 2.0 One perspective is Asperger syndrome/autism spectrum like cognitive closure toward normal social perception, which is likely relevant to future AI, or for understanding psychopathic feigning of social fitting-in, including pretend moral concern and ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG31yCI0diYkE83pmnsKrAZ0HWggQ&url=http://www.science20.com/alpha_meme/psychopathic_philosophy_asperger_version_core_question_philosophy-114342
Never forget: NTs are on a spectrum of their own. : Asperger's ...
Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: ... Plus...isn't the whole diagnosis of Aspergers, Autism, etc supposed to be a way to better help the person in that category? via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115692.html
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/?
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/?
Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual
In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called "mild neurocognitive disorder." via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/16/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual/?
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?
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?
You Do Not Have Asperger's, and Neither Does Anybody Else - Slate Magazine
Slate Magazine You Do Not Have Asperger's , and Neither Does Anybody Else Slate Magazine This latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, released by the American Psychiatric Association this month, officially eliminates many familiar autism spectrum diagnoses. Asperger's syndrome (typically applied to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHbooP0Z_A-min2SGYk9GJXsUuAFA&url=http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2013/05/autism_spectrum_diagnoses_the_dsm_5_eliminates_asperger_s_and_pdd_nos.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/?
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/?
Attention-seeking, naughty, erratic ... Jo thought her son didn't fit in because he was an only child - in fact, he ...
When Jo Case had to see teachers about her son Leo's erratic behaviour - or hear from parents who didn't want him playing with their children anymore - she was to blame. via http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2337456/Attention-seeking-naughty-erratic---Jo-thought-son-didnt-fit-child--fact-Aspergers.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Quick to lose his temper, impervious to pain and fond of amusing (then scaring) his classmates by pulling his pants ...
When Jo Case had to see teachers about her son Leo's erratic behaviour - or hear from parents who didn't want him playing with their children anymore - she was to blame. via http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2337456/Quick-lose-temper-impervious-pain-fond-amusing-scaring-classmates-pulling-pants-Jo-thought-son-didnt-fit-child--fact-Aspergers.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Health Close-Up: Adult Child With Asperger's
Ron and I didn't find out that our only child, Adam, had Asperger's until he was 13 years old. We were amazed that all of his odd quirks could be connected to one diagnosis. Knowing what was going on with Adam was a relief but it was also a difficult reality to accept. via http://www.thirdage.com/parenting/health-close-up-adult-child-with-aspergers
Aspergers student branded ‘idiot’ but QMU staff
PUBLIC investigators have raised concerns about staff at Queen Margaret University (QMU) after identifying “shortcomings” in their treatment of a student with
Asperger’s syndrome. via http://www.scotsman.com/aspergers-student-branded-idiot-but-qmu-staff-1-2956954
Ypsilanti man to serve up to 22 years in prison for sexual assault
A man who pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a young man with Asperger’s syndrome will serve between nine and 22 years in prison, a judge ruled Monday.Dervin Mood Dervin Mood, 76, was sentenced on one count of third-degree... via http://annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/ypsilanti-man-to-serve-up-to-22-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-man/?cmpid=mlive-%40mlive-news-a2
The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time by Mark Haddon - review
'Haddon delivers a twist on the usual murder-mystery' The story opens on an horrific and totally unforgettable scene: the neighbour's dog, dead, with a garden fork stuck through it! The story is narrated by Christopher Boone, a 16 yr old boy with Asperger's syndrome, obsessed with maths and science and with a love of routine and his pet rat Toby; he hates the colours yellow and brown and ... via http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2013/may/29/review-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-by-mark-haddon
Paul Inman: Three litres of cola per day kills man, 30, after lungs swell to four times normal weight
A man who guzzled up to three litres of cola every day, drank himself to death. An inquest heard how 30-year-old Paul Inman, who had Asperger’s syndrome, would walk to the shops more than once a day to buy his fizzy drinks. via http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paul-inman-three-litres-cola-1920231
Complaints about Norfolk police revealed
A law-abiding man with Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who bought a house after police obtained a search warrant had it raided by officers who believed his home was involved in the supply of drugs, it has emerged. via http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/complaints_about_norfolk_police_revealed_1_2211778
The 'Learning Curve' of Living With Asperger's - Health News and ...
By Lisa EspositoHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) -- Asperger's syndrome is disappearing as an official diagnosis, but people who live with its symptoms will continue to struggle. via http://news.health.com/2013/04/18/the-learning-curve-of-living-with-aspergers/
Monday, June 10, 2013
Psychiatry’s latest ‘bible’ a work in progress
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual’s fifth edition is called the DSM-5, not the DSM-V, to allow for constant revision — but the open-ended approach has not satisfied all critics via http://za.news.yahoo.com/psychiatry-latest-bible-progress-134927497.html
School Bans Boy With Asperger's From Playground
What started as a playground spat between school officials and the parents of a child with autistic-like behavior could end up having repercussions for the way school districts treat children with neurological disorders. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/2004/09/22/school-bans-boy-with-asperger-from-playground?
Wills-and-trusts-web-chat - | autism | Asperger syndrome |
Live web chat: Making a will and setting up a trust for your loved ones. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Wills-and-trusts-web-chat.aspx
Aspergers student branded 'idiot' but QMU staff - Scotsman
Aspergers student branded 'idiot' but QMU staff Scotsman PUBLIC investigators have raised concerns about staff at Queen Margaret University (QMU) after identifying “shortcomings” in their treatment of a student with Asperger's syndrome. The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman launched a probe after receiving ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGKHVd2GZ4OLaJOJPDIumo7QjzMpA&url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/education/aspergers-student-branded-idiot-but-qmu-staff-1-2956954
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried - NBCNews.com
New guidelines have Asperger's families worried NBCNews.com New guidelines have Asperger's families worried. Families worried after the release of new guidelines on how to classify those diagnosed with Aspergers , NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports. Share This: facebook twitter googleplus. Related Videos; Transcript ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFpnAt1P-NgzYF8ewGJuWyByyqH3w&url=http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51935898/
Finding a girl... Friend... : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums
Also I found this, Asperger Syndrome and Relationships Many people with Asperger Syndrome find relationships difficult, although most people report that they would like to have a partner. Relationship issues can result from: via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115421.html
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/?
Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual
CHICAGO (AP) — In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called "mild neurocognitive disorder." via http://news.yahoo.com/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual-182839126.html
Sunday, June 9, 2013
FBI tapes detail drama of Alabama bunker hostage saga
By Chris Michaud (Reuters) - A teen on the school bus boarded by a gunman who snatched an Alabama boy and then held him in an underground bunker until he was rescued six days later called 911 as the abduction unfolded, FBI tapes show. Details of the hostage drama were unveiled in tapes and photographs released by the FBI late on Friday. As gun-toting Jimmy Lee Dykes, 65, burst onto a school bus ... via http://news.yahoo.com/fbi-tapes-detail-drama-alabama-bunker-hostage-saga-190616383.html
Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter's suicide
NEW YORK (AP) — Burt Bacharach knew writing a memoir would be emotional — not because of his never-heard backstage tales or his tumultuous marriages. He knew that being honest would force him to come to terms with the death of his daughter. via http://news.yahoo.com/burt-bacharach-opens-daughters-suicide-184050282.html
Award-winning music composer Burt Bacharach recounts his life, daughter's memory in new memoir
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Burt Bacharach knew writing a memoir would be emotional — not because of his never-heard backstage tales or his tumultuous marriages. He knew that being honest would force him to come to terms with the death of his daughter. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/award-winning-music-composer-burt-bacharach-recounts-life-144044128.html
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge – WebMD
Psychiatric manual will fold it into autism spectrum disorders, leaving many unsure about getting needed services. via http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20130418/guideline-changes-have-aspergers-community-on-edge
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/?
History of illness? Stunning revelations into Lanza family
Report: Shooter's mother describes 'living on top of a time bomb' via http://video.foxnews.com/v/2289209821001/history-of-illness-stunning-revelations-into-lanza-family/?
Thinking differently: Autism patients in demand by employers
Some call it neurological diversity, others see it as autism's fight back. People diagnosed as "on the spectrum" are suddenly in demand by employers seeking a competitive advantage from autistic workers more used to being considered disabled than special. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/04/thinking-differently-autism-patients-in-demand-by-employers/?
Qld explosion boy recovering after surgery
A 15-year-old boy injured in an explosion west of Brisbane has reportedly undergone surgery on his severely damaged hands and is in a stable condition. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/17105437/qld-explosion-boy-recovering-after-surgery/
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