Atlanta Special Needs Students Take “Road Trip of a Lifetime”

In Partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Atlanta’s premier school for High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences, prepares its students for life after high school by offering an 8-week educational workshop aimed at exploring important life topics. ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-special-needs-students-road-trip-lifetime-080429461.html

New Autobiography Shares Author’s Ups and Downs

Lynn Barnes brings attention to Asperger’s syndrome through her life storyOrlando, FL (PRWEB) October 31, 2012 In her new autobiography “The Last Exit Before The Toll: Art, Death, Asperger's, and Dreams” (published by iUniverse), Lynn Barnes shares her life story, balancing her identity as an artist with her struggles as a person with Asperger’s syndrome.Barnes discovered she had Asperger’s ... via http://news.yahoo.com/autobiography-shares-author-ups-downs-072030163.html

Atlanta School for Autism Hosts Open House on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Cumberland Academy of Georgia, a special needs school for children with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences, hosted an Open House on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Inc, a SACS-CASI accredited, private, non-profit, independent school dedicated to educating ... via http://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-school-autism-hosts-open-house-sunday-october-071827182.html

New Book Series Helps Encourage Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome

Author Ed Graham wrote the books to better educate the general public and celebrate the outstanding abilities of individuals with Asperger’s, instead of focusing on their disabilitiesChicago, IL (PRWEB) October 28, 2012 The most common symptom of Asperger’s Syndrome is an obsessive interest in a single subject. However, having such a close focus on that subject often allows an individual with ... via http://news.yahoo.com/book-series-helps-encourage-young-people-asperger-syndrome-070617438.html

Different but extraordinary

QUESTION: Hello and good day. I'm Trisha and my daughter who started preschool a year ago was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. The teachers noticed that she has problems with social interaction with other students. The developmental pediatrician said that this condition is under autism spectrum disorder. What exactly is Asperger's syndrome? Can they really detect the condition that early ... via http://ph.news.yahoo.com/different-extraordinary-045742173.html

West Memphis Three - News and Current Events

Alex Plank · Aspie Affection · Terms of Service - You must read this as a user of Wrong Planet | Privacy Policy Subscribe: RSS Feed Wrong Planet News Wrong Planet Forums · Autism Rights Watch Asperger's is not a disease ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt216380.html

Mom: Movie attack plot suspect 'born different'

The mother who reported her son to police after he amassed what she feared were weapons to attack a southwest Missouri movie theater during a "Twilight" showing said he had recently asked her if he was a failure. via http://news.yahoo.com/mom-movie-attack-plot-suspect-born-different-081057527.html

Health Beat: Asperger's support group meets Monday - The Daily News of Newburyport

Health Beat: Asperger's support group meets Monday The Daily News of Newburyport The support group addresses the concerns of parents of school-aged children diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism or related challenges. Meetings are free, open to the public and serve families from all neighboring communities. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGIFwaWEn98aoAykf62kwciqOzpmg&url=http://www.newburyportnews.com/lifestyle/x121543800/Health-Beat-Aspergers-support-group-meets-Monday

Texas, Pennsylvania plan executions of convicted murderers

AUSTIN, Texas/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania was planning its first execution in thirteen years on Thursday in the case of a man convicted of killing a teen-age girl, while Texas was scheduled to execute a man convicted of the 2002 murder of a woman during a burglary of her home. Hubert Michael Jr., 56, who lost his bid for clemency before the Pennsylvania State Board of Pardons on ... via http://news.yahoo.com/texas-pennsylvania-plan-executions-convicted-murderers-180042995.html

Does anyone have a copy of the proposed DSM-V criteria ...

Personally, I welcome the changes mainly because this criteria fits me better than the current Autism or Aspergers one and I'm not quite sure what PDD-NOS really means. xD. Not that you asked, just making conversation. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt216344.html

British man spared extradition to US

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York students with Asperger's thrive in mentorship program – Health ...

York University has taken an innovative approach with its Asperger mentorship program, which is winning praise from both students and experts, reported the Toronto Star Nov. 17. The program is the brainchild of psychology ... via http://health.blog.yorku.ca/2012/11/20/york-students-with-aspergers-thrive-in-mentorship-program/

Child prodigies share some common traits with autistic kids

Washington, November 10 (ANI): A new study found a link between child prodigies and autism. via http://in.news.yahoo.com/child-prodigies-share-common-traits-autistic-kids-082233955.html

PSY's Ganganam Style topples Bieber's Baby. - News and Current ...

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... http://music.yahoo.com/news/psys-gangnam-style-video-becomes-youtubes-most-viewed-194951824.html. The internet is amazing, no? An obscure Korean can topple a ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt216317.html

Plea to invest more in autism support

A world-renowned psychologist visiting Tasmania wants governments to invest more in autistic children who can otherwise face a bleak adulthood. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/15397168/plea-to-invest-more-in-autism-support/

Could you describe what its like to have your "own world ...

Could you describe what its like to have your "own world"? Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: Evol222, Grossenschwamm. Forum rules. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1 ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101594.html

Suspected Asperger's not sure? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

I've just recently mentioned Asperger's but since I'm always coming up with new things my mom is very skeptical and I can't blame her. Also my parents would want to accept that I have a syndrome like that especially since I ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101563.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

Hyper sensitivity and hyper brain plasticity... : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Maybe in a not so distant future, with the advance of our communication technologies and the individualization of culture, Asperger's will be a clear advantage instead of a mixed blessing. signature.doc.exe. User avatar ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101546.html

As and being mean : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

I live in Sweden and was a member on a swedish asperger forum, but they were so MEAN, so now I'm here hoping I won't ... ... Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101364.html