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/?
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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/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?
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Epilepsy drug during pregnancy could increase autism risk
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/?
LEGO makes boy with Asperger's Syndrome dream come true
For two years, James Groccia, an 11-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome, had been dreaming of owning a LEGO Emerald Night Train set. He saved every ... I understand how upsetting this news can be. I realize that you ... via http://digitaljournal.com/article/338582
Epilepsy drug in pregnancy tied to autism risk
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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. Previous studies have found more birth defects and lower intelligence among children of mothers who took valproate, but the new work ... via http://news.yahoo.com/epilepsy-drug-pregnancy-tied-autism-risk-205345524.html
Diagnosis of Asperger's in family a life-changing event - Standard-Examiner - StandardNet
Diagnosis of Asperger's in family a life-changing event - Standard-Examiner StandardNet To me it has a much different meaning. Asperger's syndrome is something that I am faced with on a daily basis. I still remember a day about four years ago when my mom left her Internet windows on the computer open. There were a lot of searches about ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG2emA8w_wEwy1g9hAWhvEbWw8vbg&url=http://www.standard.net/node/168984
Asperger's film highlights student Noah Tenney for Autism Awareness Month - Sonoma State Star
Asperger's film highlights student Noah Tenney for Autism Awareness Month Sonoma State Star Asperger syndrome is a slightly milder variant of Autistic Disorder, and is included in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders. It is characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Often, physical ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHiQe3x7D3UeR3fpMNFo-QrUiLN7A&url=http://www.sonomastatestar.com/features/asperger-s-film-highlights-student-noah-tenney-for-autism-awareness-month-1.3038055
Paddy sheds light on rare condition
Paddy Considine has told how he was gripped by despair before doctors found out he was suffering from a rare condition that made it difficult for him to cope with light. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/paddy-sheds-light-rare-condition-230315087.html
Westboro Batpist is coming right up the road! - News and Current ...
We saw the young man, a student from the University of Alabama all over the national nightly news describing the event, including this: "I opened my door, and there was the Wrath of God looking me in the face." He went on to ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt230394.html
R.I.P., Wendy, Cynthia, and Lisa - News and Current Events
Post Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 5:04 pm Post subject: R.I.P., Wendy, Cynthia, and Lisa, Reply with quote. Twenty-one years ago, Wendy Camp called her husband at work and told him that her ex-husband, Chad Noe had just called her and ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt230380.html
Father and Son and Asperger's - New York Times
New York Times Father and Son and Asperger's New York Times Part parenting guide, part courtroom drama, part catalog of the travails and surprising joys of life with the high-functioning form of autism called Asperger's syndrome, this memoir will offer all parents — but particularly fathers — a lot to think ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEUKLsL6RWpuZkj7OH1jD67TgNpsg&url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/health/father-and-son-sharing-life-with-aspergers.html
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/?
Review of disability hate crime sentencing - | autism | Asperger ...
The case involved Steven Simpson, who had Asperger syndrome, who was dared to strip down to his underwear before being “doused in tanning oil” and set aflame by Jordan Sheard. Mr Simpson was also subject to taunts ... via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Disability-hate-crime.aspx
Child sex abuse images conviction 'reveals social issue'
According to The Christchurch Press John Louis Francis Schaper, 33, was jailed for two years and four months after admitting making child pornography images available to a police officer who was using a fictitious profile online. Schaper was online in December 2011 when a police officer under an assumed profile was investigating a network that was distributing child pornography. via http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/16740182/child-sex-abuse-images-conviction-reveals-social-issue/
Mystery play equals Olivier record at London awards
The stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" on Sunday claimed seven prizes at Britain's prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards. via http://my.news.yahoo.com/mystery-play-equals-olivier-record-london-ceremony-231921184.html
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