Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The Autism Channel: all autism, all the time - Sun-Sentinel

The Autism Channel: all autism, all the time Sun-Sentinel The comedic commentator has Asperger's . So does the talk show host. The daily news segment spotlights developments in the world of autism. And the families at the heart of the "At Home" reality show? All have kids with an autism spectrum disorder. This ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNES9XXgdVelSilIRxbQUUu9BLXDQA&url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-05/news/fl-autism-channel-20121026_1_autism-spectrum-disorder-asperger-autism-diagnosis

British 'UFO' Hacker Wins 10-year Extradition Battle

After a 10-year-long fight against extradition to the United States, the Scottish man who hacked into U.S. military networks in 2001 and 2002 will be spared. via http://news.yahoo.com/british-ufo-hacker-wins-10-extradition-battle-130613679.html

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sam's Place: Asperger's Syndrome in the news - Alex Ong; My ...

I came across a news article in the Home section of the Straits Times two days ago about this boy named Alex Ong who is charged with causing voluntary causing hurt by pushing an old lady off the bus. You can read about it ... via http://samteeplace.blogspot.com/2012/11/aspergers-syndrome-in-news-alex-ong-my.html

US 'very disappointed' by McKinnon decision

Theresa May's decision to block the extradition of alleged computer hacker Gary McKinnon is not the action of a top ally, according to a leading US official. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-very-disappointed-mckinnon-decision-092231412.html

Asperger's diagnosis leads man to unlikely connection to Howard ...

By Alison O'BrienRock Center It happens in a lot of new relationships. Every day, you learn something new about each other. It happened with David and Kristen Finch. “David was quirky,” Kristen said. “Always just very sweet ... via http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/25/14095680-aspergers-diagnosis-leads-man-to-unlikely-connection-to-howard-stern?lite

Do job programs for adults with autism work?

Programs are out there to help young adults with autism find and keep a job. But no one yet knows whether they work via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/28/do-job-programs-for-adults-with-autism-work/?

Simple EEG test can detect autism in young children, scientists say

Scientists believe that a simple brain trace known as an EEG may be capable of detecting autism in children as young as two years old via http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/26/simple-eeg-test-detect-autism-in-young-children-scientists-say/?

British lawyer: We'll fight alleged hacker's extradition to the United States

The lawyer for a British hacking suspect says she'll fight any moves to extradite him to the United States. via http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/06/15/uk-hacking-suspect-will-fight-extradition-to-us/?

'Idol' helps raise awareness for TouretteĆ¢€™s

Featured in a new documentary, "Different Is The New Normal," American Idol finalist James Durbin sheds light on the disorder he battles everyday via http://video.foxnews.com/v/1644527368001/idol-helps-raise-awareness-for-tourettes?

Fiscal Cliff - 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 · lotuspuppy. Phoenix Phoenix Joined: Jan 15, 2008. Age: 23. Posts: 594 ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215191.html

UK blocks extradition of alleged hacker to US

A British computer hacker's decade-long struggle to avoid trial in the U.S. over alleged breaches of military and NASA networks ended in success Tuesday, as the U.K. government ruled he was unfit to face charges there. via http://news.yahoo.com/uk-blocks-extradition-alleged-hacker-us-114835560--finance.html

Do you have connections with animals? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Do you have connections with animals? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100724.html

Asperger's: 'This is our normal' - The Guardian

The Guardian Asperger's : 'This is our normal' The Guardian Maura, nine, is an expert on ancient history. Her brother Sean, six, specialises in the classification of animals. Gavin, the youngest, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Spiderman – a little less high-brow, but then he is only three. All three like to ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF7UUk4jTsC0-Q-gRMQM9apy7k8gQ&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/nov/03/aspergers-syndrome-family-social-rules

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's ...

Author Benjamin Nugent's psychologist mother falsely diagnosed him with Asperger's when he was a teenager. He joined Redd to share the impact this had on h. via http://theautismnews.com/latest-news/english/benjamin-nugent-my-mother-misdiagnosed-me-with-aspergers-syndrome-video/

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Searching for the best for adults with disabilities - OCRegister

Searching for the best for adults with disabilities OCRegister Searching for the best for adults with disabilities. The government has put Nate Tseglin in a psychiatric hospital, but his parents insist they can take better care of the 22-year-old man with Asperger's syndrome. The case highlights the difficulties ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE_tq6UH2x82KSZorGOtYQZ7l7X6w&url=http://www.ocregister.com/news/nate-377310-parents-care.html

School Bus Special Needs Worker Chokes Autistic Boy - News and ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... New Yesterday: 30. School Bus Special Needs Worker Chokes Autistic Boy · Post new topic · Reply to topic · Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt215102.html

Daniel Tammet: 'Maths is as rich, inspiring and human as literature' - The Guardian

The Guardian Daniel Tammet: 'Maths is as rich, inspiring and human as literature' The Guardian British writer Daniel Tammet is a mathematical savant with Asperger's syndrome and synaesthesia. His third book, Thinking in Numbers: How Maths Illuminates Our Lives, is a collection of 25 essays exploring mathematics as "the science of imagination". via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGDj65jcCcDvJSKC1rFkeV69cXp2Q&url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/nov/11/thinking-numbers-maths-daniel-tammet

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's ...

... that has sharply increased since the 1980s. In a segment for HuffPost Live, host Nancy Redd discussed whether we are overusing this serious diagnosis, and how that affects actual adults and children with ASD and Asperger's. ... Silly, this isnt even news. NDNNess: She probally just said it joking....because she would have truly. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/NDNNess/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999_204180650.html. History | Permalink | Share it ... via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999.html

Should Aspies marry? and or have children? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

This question is for those with Aspergers only. I'm curious what you think of this. As i'm reading ... Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100539.html

Hi : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

Most people here have some "comorbid" stuff going on, and there are even some regular posters here who don't even have aspergers, they just like to visit from the other boards on this forum. We welcome all but the trolls! ;) ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100505.html