EXCLUSIVE: Fear of being committed may have caused Connecticut gunman to snap

The gunman who slaughtered 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school may have snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric facility, according to a lifelong resident of the area who was familiar with the killer’s family and several of the victims’ families. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/18/fear-being-committed-may-have-caused-connecticut-madman-to-snap/?

Living an extraordinary life with Asperger's - Lincoln Journal Star

Lincoln Journal Star Living an extraordinary life with Asperger's Lincoln Journal Star Noah Weiss, 25, wears a scarf made by a cousin -- with red and white stripes to represent Weiss' time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and purple and white stripes to represent Northwestern University, where he is a graduate student in applied ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFZ2dOnhuPsO_OaTA3Pz2hWgHXx5Q&url=http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/living-an-extraordinary-life-with-asperger-s/article_0817ccdc-895b-571d-b3cf-adb0dcc4796d.html

What's in a name? Losing Asperger's label not such a big change

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Struggling to describe her son, Suzanne Kolen of Long Island, New York, uses a friend's recent description: He's the 13-year-old boy bouncing down the road in the rain looking very much like Winnie the Pooh's friend, Tigger. "He's a genuinely happy kid," Kolen says of her son, a bright boy who loves nature and paleontology and has never been defined by his diagnosis of ... via http://news.yahoo.com/whats-name-losing-aspergers-label-not-big-change-071950613.html

WHEN SCIENCE DOESN'T COUNT

When the press reported that Adam Lanza had Asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum disorders) and other unspecified personality problems, the autism community swung into action in a way that is totally understandable. The Associated Press' headline: "Experts: No Link Between Asperger's, Violence."The vast majority of autistic people are not violent. Autistics like Temple Grandin, the ... via http://news.yahoo.com/science-doesnt-count-000207198.html

Kids on autism spectrum appearing more on TV, but is media getting it right?

TORONTO - When "Parenthood" creator Jason Katims created the character Max Braverman — an intelligent, inscrutable, insect-obsessed youngster with Asperger's — he had in mind his own son, Sawyer, who was similarly diagnosed. via http://ca.news.yahoo.com/kids-autism-spectrum-appearing-more-tv-media-getting-140008542.html

Parents of children with Asperger's concerned after Newtown ...

Teachers and friends say the Newtown murderer had Asperger's syndrome - a mild form of autism. While there's no link between Asperger's and violence, the public backlash against the condition has been. ... ProsOnline · Healthcare Pros · Home Pros · Win & Save · News Plus · Obituaries · Business Center · Recycled Rides · Send it to 12 · Coupons · Advertise on NBC12. Posted: Dec 19, 2012 2:13 PM PST Updated: Dec 20, 2012 6:09 AM PST. Most Popular Stories ... via http://www.nbc12.com/story/20386590/woman-with-aspergers-defends-the-condition

guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear - Denver Post

guest commentary Asperger's syndrome is nothing to fear Denver Post Mild autism or Asperger's syndrome does not appear to put one at a greater risk for suicide or violent behavior towards others, although that question is being asked in the media due to recent circumstances. On Dec. 2, a young man in Wyoming identified ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHtR5bZTzuK9Rk14CUATBc4vopk6w&url=http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_22240080/aspergers-syndrome-is-nothing-fear

Asperger's not to blame for Newtown | WIVB.com

The shooter for the Connecticut shooting may have had Asperger's Syndrome. ... Home : Health : Health News : ... She's seen hundreds of patients and knows that violent behavior is unusual in those who have Asperger's. via http://www.wivb.com/dpp/health/health_news/aspergers-not-to-blame-for-newtown

Killer, 28, with Asperger's syndrome handed life term - This is Cornwall

This is Cornwall Killer, 28, with Asperger's syndrome handed life term This is Cornwall The jury, who heard that McFarland suffers from Asperger's syndrome, rejected a defence submission that at the time he was suffering from diminished responsibility. His counsel, Simon Laws QC, told the judge on Friday that McFarland had been reluctant ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEznJmpBoLs2_jwUviIq5AO4qgZZA&url=http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Killer-28-Asperger-s-syndrome-handed-life-term/story-17691221-detail/story.html

5 important facts and misconceptions about Asperger's syndrome

Crucial info about the developmental disorder that reportedly afflicted the alleged shooter in the Newtown massacre — and has been linked, incorrectly, to violent tendencies via http://news.yahoo.com/5-important-facts-misconceptions-aspergers-syndrome-165100613.html

Media continues to connect Asperger's with planned violence - Examiner.com

Examiner.com Media continues to connect Asperger's with planned violence Examiner.com Even after the outcry from people with Asperger's and parents of children with developmental disorders, the media is still making attempts to link Asperger's with planned acts of violence. A story reported on Christmas is the latest to include ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHtb8P21avk-eMUADHDT_LQI2k72g&url=http://www.examiner.com/article/media-continues-to-connect-asperger-s-with-planned-violence

Possible Asperger's connection to shooting sparks fear, outrage - Norwalk Citizen

Possible Asperger's connection to shooting sparks fear, outrage Norwalk Citizen Leticia Crespo, of Monroe, holds her 7-year-old son, Jaden, who has autism, at their home in Monroe, Conn. Crespo fears that reports linking Adam Lanza to autism spectrum disorders will hinder efforts to remove the stigma about the condition. Photo ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHmxeEw-syTs5Ojwc05yab1IfmdZw&url=http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Possible-Asperger-s-connection-to-shooting-sparks-4146675.php

People with Asperger's Syndrome, Potentially Violent?

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/12/16/aspergers-autism-not-linked-to-violence-experts. Despite media reports alleging that the gunman involved in the Connecticut school shootings had Asperger's ... via http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/violent.php

Adam Lanza and Asperger's reports: Parents of children with syndrome worry ... - Lebanon Daily News

Adam Lanza and Asperger's reports: Parents of children with syndrome worry ... Lebanon Daily News WATERFORD, Conn. - For Julie Shafer and her 10-year-old son, Caleb, a meticulous routine helps them maneuver through each day. Wake up at 6 a.m. Leave for school exactly 95 minutes later. Spaghetti for dinner on Mondays. Hot dogs on Tuesdays. via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGV-OVAPEegJrMaVxDu4oB8lBWKdw&url=http://www.ldnews.com/ci_22237672/adam-lanza-and-aspergers-reports-parents-children-syndrome?source%3Dmost_emailed

Newtown shootings: Don't associate Asperger's with violent ...

The Kingston Daily Freeman is your source for all Hudson Valley 24-hour breaking news, local news, sports, entertainment and more. View daily weather updates, watch videos and photos. Keep up with Kingston's News and ... via http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/12/20/news/doc50d3743d7430a664870841.txt

Asperger's, guns, and divorce: What we know about Connecticut massacre suspect Adam Lanza

The nation mourns for the victims in Newtown and asks who could commit such an unthinkable crime. Slowly, a portrait of the alleged killer is emerging via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-guns-divorce-know-connecticut-massacre-suspect-adam-084800315.html

Don't Stigmatize Asperger's Syndrome in Wake of Newtown Massacre

My son cradled the iPad and scanned The New York Times article I had downloaded: "A Gunman, Recalled as Intelligent and Shy, Who Left Few Footprints in Life." It said mass murderer Adam Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. via http://news.yahoo.com/dont-stigmatize-aspergers-syndrome-wake-newtown-massacre-214334938--politics.html

Experts: No link between Asperger's, violence

While an official has said that the 20-year-old gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, experts say there is no connection between the disorder and violence. via http://news.yahoo.com/experts-no-between-aspergers-violence-014413244.html

New Asperger's Rule: 'What Does This Mean for My Son?'

Timing is everything. Less than three years after my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome — and just three days after I published a magazine article about his condition — the American Psychiatric Association dropped Aspies from the psychiatrist’s “bible.” via http://news.yahoo.com/aspergers-rule-does-mean-son-115439753--politics.html

Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's - News and Current Events

Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community. ... topic Reply to topic, Wrong Planet Autism Forum Index -> News and Current Events ... Post Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject: Sanjay Gupta on Asperger's, Reply with quote ... via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt218756.html