Saturday, November 17, 2012

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

The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ...

photos-ci-autism.teen.side Lucas Oleniuk/Toronto Star York University psychology student Evguenia Ignatova, right, with her mentors Odette Weiss, left... via http://www.americanonews.com/the-autism-project-york-university-students-with-aspergers-thrive-in-mentorship-program/4275/

Dumbest comments made by NTs : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

Let's have some fun. List every comment made by NTs interacting with you concerning your Asperger's or anything related to you for that matter. Ahhh, ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100847.html

British man spared extradition to US

Gary McKinnon accused of hacking into military systems via http://video.foxnews.com/v/1904937787001/british-man-spared-extradition-to-us?

The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ... - Toronto Star

Toronto Star The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger's thrive in ... Toronto Star The program is the brainchild of psychology professor James Bebko, who came up with the idea five years ago while helping the university's disability office set up peer support for students with Asperger syndrome, a relatively mild form of autism ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF1W9eDKHS_SmRb2H8yKcMFrVneAg&url=http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1289299--the-autism-project-york-university-students-with-asperger-s-thrive-in-mentorship-program

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

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/?

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's Syndrome ... - Huffington Post

Benjamin Nugent: My Mother Misdiagnosed Me With Asperger's Syndrome ... Huffington Post The number of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses has grown to an average of one in 110 children today, a number that has sharply increased since the 1980s. In a segment for HuffPost Live, host Nancy Redd discussed whether we are overusing this ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEXEkYVfk3fnY0StIghu6CbW9lIjQ&url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/benjamin-nugent-my-mother_n_2092999.html

Comorbidities Poll : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

I'll take an Aspergers, with a side of.... Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADHD or ADD). 2. 25%. Tourette's Syndrome. 0. No votes. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 1. 13%. Dysthymia Disorder (minor depressive ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101119.html

Help for brother? : Asperger's Syndrome Forum - Psych forums

My brother has Asperger's and is 25 years old. He went almost all of his childhood undiagnosed with Asperger's but had various diagnoses such as ADD and hypersensitivity disorder. During college he went into a tailspin of ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101092.html

Are you constantly being called shy or rude? : Asperger's Syndrome ...

Telling people I have Aspergers is no help what so ever. They don't know what it is, or don't know anything about it, they don't care to know any thing about it, they can't relate it in any way to social problems, and/or just ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic101087.html

Families Brace For Changes In Autism Diagnosis - Hartford Courant

Proposed changes to the official autism diagnosis are raising concerns among advocates and families with many fearing the new criteria will lead to a loss of services and a sense of identity for. via http://articles.courant.com/2012-11-15/health/hc-new-autism-spectrum-disorder-definition-1115-20121114_1_new-criteria-asperger-autism-spectrum

Do you tell people you have aspergers syndrome? : Asperger's ...

To people I owe explanations to, I let them know I have neurological difficulties (I was diagnosed with AD[H?]D two and a half years ago, so it's really no news) to explain the unevenness in my productivity and my difficulty with ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100796.html

I made, a friend, an aspie friend :) : Asperger's Syndrome Forum ...

I met them all on my own, and they seem to like me quite a bit. but, i noticed something, there are about 12 students with Aspergers syndrome in my school of over 1200 students. the diagnostic rate for Autism Spectrum ... via http://www.psychforums.com/asperger-syndrome/topic100779.html

Asperger's strains relationships - Post-Tribune

Asperger's strains relationships Post-Tribune Dear Annie: I'm in my 30s. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome after a two-year career ended in disaster. It was my mother who suspected what was wrong. It explained the problems I've had — no friends, no social life and the ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE_hSA8_1WgmO7KjoRxG06g9eyYnw&url=http://posttrib.suntimes.com/lifestyles/16190574-423/aspergers-strains-relationships.html

Friday, November 16, 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

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

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