Asperger's Syndrome News: 2013-06-23

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

Sixth-graders Sky Amethyst Capes, (left) and Makena Welsh, both 12, read in the Cedar Way Elementary library on Friday. Both will attend Meadowdale Middle School next year. via http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130619/NEWS01/706199945/1004/sports

In children with Asperger's count to 30 instead of three - Evanston Review

In children with Asperger's count to 30 instead of three Evanston Review Asperger's children placed under stress will respond in a myriad of ways. Counting to three may increase the child's stress and make it even more difficult for them to respond. In addition, three seconds may create so much stress that the situation ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFGtxZVUtbBYZRRg3m2ofK9tKvefA&url=http://evanston.suntimes.com/news/community/20962487-418/in-children-with-aspergers-count-to-30-instead-of-three.html

Comedy from another planet: Asperger's Are Us brings deadpan ...

Asperger's Are Us is funny. More than funny: Hilarious. That has to be mentioned first, because it can sometimes be obscured by the fact that the f. via http://austin.culturemap.com/news/arts/08-28-12-11-45-comedy-from-a-different-planet-aspergers-are-us-brings-deadpan-humor-autism-awareness-to-out-of-bounds/

Diagnosis changes, but Asperger identity endures

The new diagnostic manual released last month of the American Psychiatric Association has removed the label for Asperger's... via http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865582041/Diagnosis-changes-but-Asperger-identity-endures.html

Autism strategy review: tell the Government what you think - | autism ...

Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Autism strategy review: tell the Government what you think. Last updated: 24th June 2013. The UK ... Sitemap. About autism. Autism and Asperger syndrome: an introduction. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/autism-strategy-tell-the-government-what-you-think.aspx

Lords 'Push for Action' - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

Lord Touhig, one of The National Autistic Society's vice-presidents, led a debate in the House of Lords about our new Push For Action campaign. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Lords-Push-for-Action.aspx

PA Cyber student overcomes Asperger's, earns National Merit Scholarship

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In ninth grade, Colin Knott became so frustrated with school that he decided to drop out.Today this young man with Asperger's syndrome is a National Merit Scholar, his high test scores ranking him among the academic elite of this year's high school graduates."He found out at what age he could legally leave school, and he was counting ... via http://news.yahoo.com/pa-cyber-student-overcomes-aspergers-earns-national-merit-133000002.html

Brit man dies due to 3-litre-a-day cola habit

London, May 30 : A man, who was suffering from Asperger's Syndrome, drank himself to death after guzzling three litres of cola everyday. via http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/24578/.html

Second guessing in self-diagnosis : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Hopefully I'm not alone on this one, but I was referred to a clinician who specializes in asperger's by my current therapist. I am currently ... ... Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic116532.html

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's 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/?

In children with Asperger's count to 30 instead of three - Winnetka Talk

In children with Asperger's count to 30 instead of three Winnetka Talk Asperger's children placed under stress will respond in a myriad of ways. Counting to three may increase the child's stress and make it even more difficult for them to respond. In addition, three seconds may create so much stress that the situation ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHwOsJt7g1aZLMUPpYM2zboXIlTVw&url=http://winnetka.suntimes.com/news/community/20962487-418/in-children-with-aspergers-count-to-30-instead-of-three.html

Friday, June 28, 2013

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

Watch out Susan: ‘X Factor’ judge says young man’s the next Boyle

Scott wows 'em all in Britain! A 21-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome who previously hadn’t left his home in seven years blew away Britain’s “X Factor” judges with his singing talent. via http://www.irishcentral.com/r?19=961&43=459977&44=52598332&32=7184&7=474292&50=uynFrwfBLQ%2B%2Fo6mtfsEmh1Ic0BLJAAaaEeCiudtzRd0EKrS5iqpzcCZs87LiS1NGVrNCyhDKsBewgQwsKKmKK53Vne8ffmfpebPxWt6ErsqPR15zzwh2RL2go%2Br%2BQ8UzM5z8F7P3Zv1gxED%2Fk1Zd%2BQ%3D%3D

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

Watch out Susan: ‘X Factor’ judge says young man’s the next Boyle

Scott wows 'em all in Britain! A 21-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome who previously hadn’t left his home in seven years blew away Britain’s “X Factor” judges with his singing talent. via http://www.irishcentral.com/r?19=961&43=459977&44=52598332&32=7184&7=474312&50=uynFrwfBLQ%2B%2Fo6mtfsEmh1Ic0BLJAAaaEeCiudtzRd0EKrS5iqpzcCZs87LiS1NGVrNCyhDKsBewgQwsKKmKK53Vne8ffmfpebPxWt6ErsqPR15zzwh2RL2go%2Br%2BQ8UzM5z8F7P3Zv1gxED%2Fk1Zd%2BQ%3D%3D

Derek Klena, Matthew Gumley, Amy Justman and More to Star in Readings of Andrea Grody's Strange Faces Musical

Two private industry staged readings of Strange Faces, a new musical by Andrea Grody about young people with Asperger's syndrome, will be held June 25. via http://www.playbill.com/news/article/179200-Derek-Klena-Matthew-Gumley-Amy-Justman-and-More-to-Star-in-Readings-of-Andrea-Grodys-Strange-Faces-Musical-

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/?

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/?

My son won't accept his Asperger's diagnosis - The Times (subscription)

The Times (subscription) My son won't accept his Asperger's diagnosis The Times (subscription) I am desperately worried about our son, J, who is 19 and dropped out of school two years ago. Since then he has done nothing with his life, has become increasingly withdrawn and never leaves the house. He sleeps until mid-afternoon and stays up until ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFF_Dym_wWhOW6814Fn0jja4tP5wQ&url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/mental-health/article3791813.ece

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

New Book by AJ Scudiere Features Heroine with Asperger's Syndrome

AJ Scudiere has been hailed as the next Michael Crichton, and in her new book, The Shadow Constant, the world’s energy industry will be turned upside down by the discovery of a revolutionary design by Eli Whitney and the girl with Asperger’s Syndrome who can turn that design into a reality. (PRWeb June 27, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10876174.htm via http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10876174.htm

New Book by AJ Scudiere Features Heroine with Asperger's Syndrome - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

New Book by AJ Scudiere Features Heroine with Asperger's Syndrome DigitalJournal.com (press release) What is known is that by bringing Asperger's Syndrome to the forefront, addressing head on the behavioral adaptations those with the disorder face, it humanizes and even celebrates what only they can do. Scudiere will be releasing The Shadow Constant ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGF-9kyF4vrl6WsL2KTiTu_YLfI4A&url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1332168

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

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

Ahwatukee teen dancer with Asperger's focus of documentary - Arizona Republic

Arizona Republic Ahwatukee teen dancer with Asperger's focus of documentary Arizona Republic The 17-year-old Desert Vista High School senior, who had not yet been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, an autism-related disorder, recalled his early elementary years as a blur of being bullied for being different, timeouts in school isolation rooms ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFhjS3ySVlc3RdYuh3DWUj9mWvXMw&url=http://www.azcentral.com/community/ahwatukee/articles/20130618ahwatukee-teen-dancer-apsergers-documentary-film.html

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

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/?

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

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New study into autism research in the UK - | autism | Asperger ...

A new study into autism research in the UK was published yesterday by the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the Institute of Education (IOE), London and King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/study-into-autism-research-in-the-uk.aspx

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/?

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?

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

New Tool Diagnoses Aspergers Syndrome in Adults

In Italy, there is no adequate scientific knowledge of Asperger’s syndrome by health professionals (psychologists, neuro child psychiatrists and mostly psychiatrists). via http://www.zenit.org/en/articles/new-tool-diagnoses-aspergers-syndrome-in-adults

Derek Klena, Matthew Gumley, Amy Justman and More to Star in Readings of Andrea Grody's Strange Faces Musical

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

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/?

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/?

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/?

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-@mlive-news-a2

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 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?

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?

Thursday, June 27, 2013

PA Cyber student overcomes Asperger's, earns National Merit Scholarship

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In ninth grade, Colin Knott became so frustrated with school that he decided to drop out. Today this young man with Asperger's syndrome is a National Merit Scholar, his high test scores ranking him among the academic elite of... via http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pa-cyber-student-overcomes-aspergers-earns-national-merit-scholarship-213302311.html

Diagnosis changes, but Asperger identity endures

PA Cyber student overcomes Asperger's, earns National Merit Scholarship

Second guessing in self-diagnosis : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

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

Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual

Autism strategy review: tell the Government what you think - | autism ...

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

Mysterious Foam Found At Lake Mead - News and Current Events

Lords 'Push for Action' - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

Derek Klena, Matthew Gumley, Amy Justman and More to Star in Readings of Andrea Grody's Strange Faces Musical

Two private industry staged readings of Strange Faces, a new musical by Andrea Grody about young people with Asperger's syndrome, will be held June 25. via http://www.playbill.com/news/article/179200-_Derek_Klena%20Matthew_Gumley%20Amy_Justman_and_More_to_Star_in_Readings_of_Andrea_Grody_s_Strange_Faces_Musical

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's referenced in Wyo. college killing note

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

TES the largest network of teachers in the world

The school is an independent co-educational day provision for pupils between the ages of 11 and 19, providing secondary and further education for pupils and students who have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and social communication difficulties (including Asperger's Syndrome). via http://www.tes.co.uk/job/special-needs-teacher-secondary-158992/event/15/

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome

My son won't accept his Asperger's diagnosis - The Times (subscription)

Federal Reserve Wants To End Bond Buying - 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/postt233559.html

Theatre shows autistic children can enjoy

For most five-year-old boys, a trip to the cinema is a treat. But for Charlie Webb, who has Asperger's syndrome, it's a sensory overload - and not in a good way. He has finely tuned hearing and hates sudden loud noises: hand-driers and helicopters upset him, so you can imagine how he feels with Dolby Surround Sound. ''I don't want to go again,'' he told his mother, Tracey, after his second and ... via http://ph.news.yahoo.com/theatre-shows-autistic-children-enjoy-164901151.html

Video of girls aims to shed light on Asperger's syndrome HeraldNet "Focusing on their transition to middle school, for typical kids it's huge, for Asperger's kids it's traumatizing," Welsh said. The trip to Bellingham, which also included facials and salon haircuts, was documented by an online, Seattle-based ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFumfN2HvaXYBSzO-GqTyHufmwzbg&url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130619/NEWS01/706199945

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/

Diagnosis changes, but Asperger identity endures

Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy are three times more likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, suggests new research based on close to 700,000 babies born in Denmark. via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/24/epilepsy-drug-in-pregnancy-tied-to-autism-risk/?

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?

Two private industry staged readings of Strange Faces, a new musical by Andrea Grody about young people with Asperger's syndrome, will be held June 25. via http://www.playbill.com/news/article/179200-_Derek_Klena%20Matthew_Gumley%20Amy_Justman_and_More_to_Star_in_Readings_of_Andrea_Grody_s_Strange_Faces_Musical

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