Asperger's Syndrome News

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Wills-and-trusts-web-chat - | autism | Asperger syndrome |

Live web chat: Making a will and setting up a trust for your loved ones. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/Wills-and-trusts-web-chat.aspx

Leading sports clubs host children's sports day in Derbyshire ...

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. ... Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; Leading sports clubs host children's sports day in Derbyshire. via http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/leading-sports-clubs-host-childrens-sports-day-in-derbyshire.aspx

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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?

Psychiatry's Failure of Asperger's Syndrome : Anti-Psych Forum ...

I suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, and I made a post over there if you want to read the details of that. ... Unfortunately, such techniques may be all but useless for the higher-functioning person with Asperger's Syndrome. via http://www.psychforums.com/anti-psych/topic115770.html

Where can an American go to avoid being extradited back to the US?

The source of a recently leaked US electronic surveillance program, Edward Snowden has apparently gone underground, leading some to speculate as to his next move. Whether he decides to seek asylum elsewhere will likely hinge on the country’s tradition of extradition to the US. Here are six places that have proven that extradition for an American is hard to do. via http://news.yahoo.com/where-american-avoid-being-extradited-back-us-194812914.html

Frustration with Psychiatric Frauds : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

I have been dealing with Asperger's Syndrome (undiagnosed) for years, resulting in increasing anger, depression, alienation, and frustration at how callous and stupid the counselours ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115769.html

Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger, related ... - Contra Costa Times

Showcasing their 'Creativity:' TOPS Expo for adults with Asperger , related ... Contra Costa Times CONCORD -- Patrice Hanlon always knew she had a bright, intelligent daughter. But her little girl lacked the social skills needed to survive in school, work and life. Before her daughter was diagnosed at age 20 with Asperger syndrome, Hanlon said she ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHNtJ9Mo0m-IElHacbUiAQqE9vqrw&url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_23436283/showcasing-their-creativity-tops-expo-adults-asperger-related

New guidelines have Asperger's families worried - NBCNews.com

New guidelines have Asperger's families worried NBCNews.com New guidelines have Asperger's families worried. Families worried after the release of new guidelines on how to classify those diagnosed with Aspergers , NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports. Share This: facebook twitter googleplus. Related Videos; Transcript ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFpnAt1P-NgzYF8ewGJuWyByyqH3w&url=http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51935898/

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/?

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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

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

Specialist team aims to fill social care gap for adults with Asperger's - Communitycare.co.uk

Specialist team aims to fill social care gap for adults with Asperger's Communitycare.co.uk The team has been developed in response to feedback from people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism, and their carers, who have been saying consistently they do not fit into traditional learning disability and mental health services and they ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF2rZrCoQHDKeBA5SUrPJQdIFOdEw&url=http://www.communitycare.co.uk/articles/04/06/2013/119225/specialist-team-aims-to-fill-social-care-gap-for-adults-with-aspergers.htm

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/?

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

Autistic community organizes 1st Pride Week

What: Autism Pride Week. When: June 15-22. Where: Venues throughout Asheville. Learn more: Visit http://autismprideweek.org . via http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20130611/LIVING/306110027/Asheville-autistic-community-organizes-1st-Pride-Week?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CLIVING

Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A Core Question Of Philosophy - Science 2.0

Psychopathic Philosophy Asperger Version Of A Core Question Of Philosophy 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

Never forget: NTs are on a spectrum of their own. : Asperger's ...

Asperger's Syndrome message board, open discussion, and online support group. Moderators: ... Plus...isn't the whole diagnosis of Aspergers, Autism, etc supposed to be a way to better help the person in that category? via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic115692.html

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/?