Asperger's Syndrome News: 2013-07-28

Saturday, August 3, 2013

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

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

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

A bizarre, rambling suicide note left behind by a man who police say killed his father in front of a handful of students in a Wyoming community college classroom extols eugenics and blames his father for the genes he said caused him to have Asperger's syndrome. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/19/wyo-college-killer-suicide-note-blames-asperger-for-troubles-life-as-bottom/?

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/?

Thinking differently

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 who are more used to being considered disabled than special. via http://ph.news.yahoo.com/thinking-differently-164237010.html

Change in Asperger's and autistic disorder diagnosis | Fraser Coast ...

CHILDREN who could previously be diagnosed with either autisic disorder or Asperger's Syndrome will now all be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. via http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/change-aspergers-and-autism-spectrum-diagnosis-aut/1956091/

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/?

Proposed Autism Diagnosis Changes Anger 'Aspies'

Now, many Aspies, a nickname for people with Asperger's syndrome, are upset over a proposal they see as an attack on their identity. via http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585505,00.html?

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?

Friday, August 2, 2013

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

New 'Early Support' films answer young people's questions - | autism ...

Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; New 'Early Support' films answer young people's questions. Last updated: 19th July 2013 .... Sitemap. About autism. Autism and Asperger syndrome: an introduction. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/New-Early-Support-films-answer-young-peoples-questions.aspx

Asperger's and Autism: Brain Differences Found - LiveScience.com

Asperger's and Autism: Brain Differences Found LiveScience.com Children with Asperger's syndrome show patterns of brain connectivity distinct from those of children with autism, according to a new study. The findings suggest the two conditions, which are now in one category in the new psychiatry diagnostic manual ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF5zezsO1mIY4QRigX4otNLJwgo7w&url=http://www.livescience.com/38630-autism-asperger-eeg-connectivity.html

Pesticides in baby formula - News and Current Events - Wrong Planet

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New Psychiatric Manual of Mental Disorders Stokes Critics

New changes in the psychiatric manual of mental disorders are just some of the reasons prominent critics say the American Psychiatric Association is out of control, turning common human problems into mental illnesses in a trend they say will just make the "pop-a-pill" culture worse. via http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2013/05/16/new-psychiatric-manual-mental-disorders-stokes-critics/?

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Live chat: the Mental Capacity Act and autism - | autism | Asperger ...

Many people with autism, their families and supporters, are unclear about how the Mental Capacity Act works. We aim to answer your questions during our live web chat on 25 July. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Live-chat-Mental-Capacity-Act.aspx

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/?

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/?

$5K signature bond in case of Asperger's man allegedly kept in basement - Journal Times

$5K signature bond in case of Asperger's man allegedly kept in basement Journal Times The 23-year-old man, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the autism-related Asperger's Syndrome, reportedly was found in the basement after his mother obtained keys and unlocked the door for police. An officer reportedly found him ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHUxTNHWCA2yZ4ROTrFxEi6LbmKkA&url=http://journaltimes.com/news/local/k-signature-bond-in-case-of-asperger-s-man-allegedly/article_b44c182e-f494-11e2-a6c3-0019bb2963f4.html

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

MLT resident with Asperger's syndrome named to ECC Board of ...

John Jessop Edmonds Community College has named Mountlake Terrace resident John Jessop the first student representative on its Board of Trustees. Jessop, 4. via http://mltnews.com/mlt-resident-with-aspergers-syndrome-named-to-ecc-board-of-trustees/

5 people who eluded Uncle Sam for much longer than Edward Snowden

The NSA's world-famous secret-spiller is hardly the first fugitive to try to stay as far away from America as possible via http://news.yahoo.com/5-people-eluded-uncle-sam-much-longer-edward-120000981.html

Kruger reveals Asperger's challenge

Diane Kruger has revealed the challenges of playing a detective with Asperger's Syndrome in her first TV role. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/kruger-reveals-aspergers-challenge-090841205.html

Rapper J. Cole says he feels shame, apologizes for offensive autism lyric

SAN DIEGO - Rapper J. Cole is apologizing to those with autism and their families for an offensive lyric. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/rapper-j-cole-says-feels-shame-apologizes-offensive-233245378.html

Are We Dumbing Down our Innovators of Tomorrow?

By drugging and stigmatizing kids that are a little bit “different,” we may be destroying the next generation of business leaders and innovators. via http://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/2013/06/19/are-dumbing-down-our-innovators-tomorrow/?

Action for Asperger's to hold high tea event - Northamptonshire Telegraph

Northamptonshire Telegraph Action for Asperger's to hold high tea event Northamptonshire Telegraph Meanwhile, the founder and CEO of Action for Asperger's , Elaine Nicholson, has picked up a commendation in the Disability Awareness Alumnus of the Year presentatioon at Leicester's De Montfort University. Elaine spoke of the joy in recieving the award ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFQHvo4AJ1PRX-OxKGq0ypa6DlQbg&url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/action-for-asperger-s-to-hold-high-tea-event-1-5338447

MLT resident with Asperger's syndrome named to ECC Board of Trustees - MLT News

MLT resident with Asperger's syndrome named to ECC Board of Trustees MLT News Edmonds Community College has named Mountlake Terrace resident John Jessop the first student representative on its Board of Trustees. Jessop, 49, will have responsibilities on the board no different than any other trustee with the exception that he ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEbIJC4ojLnA--jSQRCkA3jO_mz2A&url=http://mltnews.com/mlt-resident-with-aspergers-syndrome-named-to-ecc-board-of-trustees/

Abandoned babies given away on a Pakistani game show. - News ...

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Scientists find more genes possibly linked to autism with advanced sequencing tool

TORONTO - A Canadian-led international research team has identified several new genetic mutations that appear to be linked to autism spectrum disorder, using a method that looks at the entire DNA code of affected individuals. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/scientists-more-genes-possibly-linked-autism-advanced-sequencing-160051271.html

J Cole: Rapper Says Sorry For Autism Lyric

Rapper J Cole has apologised to people with autism and their families for an offensive lyric. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/j-cole-rapper-says-sorry-autism-lyric-124510951.html

'The Bridge's' Demian Bichir: Hollywood Always Throws in a Little Filth When Depicting Mexico

By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After earning an Oscar nomination for his lead performance as an undocumented immigrant in the 2011 drama "A Better Life," Mexican star Demian Bichir found himself in high demand on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. He straddles both worlds in FX's new series "The Bridge," which debuts Wednesday night at 10 p.m., and co-stars Diane Kruger. ... via http://news.yahoo.com/bridges-demian-bichir-hollywood-always-throws-little-filth-003737933.html

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

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

Echolalia show explores Asperger's via clowning at 2013 Edinburgh Festival ... - The List

The List Echolalia show explores Asperger's via clowning at 2013 Edinburgh Festival ... The List 'I don't know if I would categorically say clowning is the best medium for the subject of Asperger 's,' says Jen McArthur, performer in New Zealand-based Kallo Collective's show Echolalia, 'but I do think it is an excellent medium.' McArthur developed ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFtSpDknMkcm4sJd3_XXcRuLky3eQ&url=http://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/article/53006-echolalia-show-explores-aspergers-via-clowning-at-2013-edinburgh-festival-fringe/

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/?

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/?

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/?

Support group for adults with Asperger's to hold first meeting - Midland Reporter-Telegram

Support group for adults with Asperger's to hold first meeting Midland Reporter-Telegram Growing up with a brother with Asperger's syndrome, Madison Stroud noticed there weren't any support groups for him in the Permian Basin area. "Most people that have Asperger's tend to do a lot better if they are involved in some support group or ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGciNrZRnyzU9vvMe82UyHwQ38TeQ&url=http://www.mywesttexas.com/life/article_96ac96cb-4ba7-58ce-9d0a-d899e8e48afb.html

End the Struggle: Understanding the Truth About ADHD, Asperger's, Social ... - The Daily Voice

End the Struggle: Understanding the Truth About ADHD, Asperger's , Social ... The Daily Voice Do you want to help your child and family to be happier, healthier, and more successful? A Drug-Free, brain-based approach can help. Join Dr. Mark Goldenberg, for this informative program for parents of children ages 4-17 that are struggling with ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNExrqQ8R6dbrog0IVwtNnEJxyFkbw&url=http://weston.dailyvoice.com/events/health-wellness/520850/end-struggle-understanding-truth-about-adhd-aspergers-social-academic-

$5K signature bond in case of Asperger's man allegedly kept in basement Journal Times The 23-year-old man, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the autism-related Asperger's Syndrome, reportedly was found in the basement after his mother obtained keys and unlocked the door for police. An officer reportedly found him ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGZyHXMU4A9OHhwtFUnu4a8P4Nk0A&url=http://journaltimes.com/news/local/k-signature-bond-in-case-of-asperger-s-man-allegedly/article_b44c182e-f494-11e2-a6c3-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form%3Dtrue

Television on the Spectrum: The Best (and Worst) Depictions of Asperger ... - Flavorwire

Television on the Spectrum: The Best (and Worst) Depictions of Asperger ... Flavorwire Asperger syndrome is no longer in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — the DSM kids are calling it an autism spectrum disorder these days — but it's still all over our television screens. It seems like no TV show is complete ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE1Eu3e5MTe8hJhq1kDn_o6Ik3DSg&url=http://flavorwire.com/405314/television-on-the-spectrum-the-best-and-worst-depictions-of-asperger-syndrome-on-tv

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