Thursday, November 28, 2013

Missing NYC Boy With Asperger's Syndrome Spent 11 Days Living in Subway

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/11/24/missing-nyc-boy-aspergers-syndrome-spent-days-living-subway?

North Carolina Teen With Asperger's Syndrome Disappears and May Need Medication

Police in North Carolina are searching for a missing teenager with Asperger's Syndrome who may not have his medication with him, FOX 8 reported. via http://www.foxnews.com/us/2009/08/14/north-carolina-teen-aspergers-syndrome-disappears-need-medication?

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Home >; News and events >; News from the NAS >; New passport to support - available now! Last updated: 27th November 2013 .... Sitemap. About autism. Autism and Asperger syndrome: an introduction · All about diagnosis. via http://www.autism.org.uk/News-and-events/News-from-the-NAS/New-GP-passport-now-available.aspx

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Sandy Hook Gunman 'Obsessed With Columbine'

The gunman who carried out last year's Connecticut school shooting lived an isolated existence and was obsessed with mass killings, a report by the lead investigator says. via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/school-shooting-lanza-obsessed-columbine-205343402.html

No motive found in Sandy Hook massacre

A report into last year's Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in the US, which claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff, has not revealed a motive. via http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/20021382/no-motive-found-in-sandy-hook-massacre/

Sandy Hook report answers some questions, but many still a mystery

A Connecticut state attorney’s report drew pointed conclusions about the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School that shook the nation a year ago, saying Adam Lanza acted alone in killing 26 students and staff, that the attack was premeditated, and that police and school staff “acted heroically” in responding to the tragedy. “She reportedly had told the shooter of this plan and he apparently ... via http://news.yahoo.com/sandy-hook-report-answers-questions-many-still-mystery-013532094.html

Ballet student diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome dances way to 'Nutcracker ... - ABC Action News

ABC Action News Ballet student diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome dances way to 'Nutcracker ... ABC Action News When Turnell was young, he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. He said he had trouble speaking until he was about 6 years old. As for ballet, Turnell didn't even begin learning about dance until he was 15. One of his instructors ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHt7XYrShq-hlWGIoityvRYYvaVgA&url=http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/local_news/ballet-student-diagnosed-with-aspergers-syndrome-dances-way-to-nutcracker-role

Partial report on Sandy Hook shooting released - News and Current ...

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No motive found in Newtown shooting: US investigators

US investigators said Monday they failed to find a motive for last year's Newtown school massacre, but said the killer had "significant" mental troubles and was obsessed with mass murders. The official report into the December 14 killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School -- one of America's deadliest mass shootings -- closes the investigation by shedding new light on the extent of Adam Lanza's ... via http://news.yahoo.com/no-motive-found-newtown-shooting-us-investigators-223405853.html

Guy Who Predicted Financial Crash - News and Current Events

Post Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:53 pm Post subject: Guy Who Predicted Financial Crash, Reply with quote. Make of it what you will. I consider his future predictions rather alarming considering his previous accuracy. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt245789.html

Facebook Stands Up For Humiliated Grocery Worker With Asperger ...

Chris Tuttle, a grocery store worker with Asperger's syndrome, was reportedly yelled at by a customer for ringing up her purchases too slowly Saturday night. But supporters of Tuttle got in the last w. ... Email Alert Sign Up. Sign up here to receive breaking news stories from KSWT.com and morning updates to your email inbox. via http://www.kswt.com/story/23970981/facebook-stands-up-for-humiliated-grocery-worker-with-aspergers

Monday, November 25, 2013

Another autistic teen goes missing - News and Current Events

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=9333919. MARLBORO, N.J. (WABC) -- Searchers spent the early morning hours Sunday trying to find a missing New Jersey teenager with autism. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt245796.html

Brain anatomy separates Asperger's from learning disability - Futurity: Research News

Brain anatomy separates Asperger's from learning disability Futurity: Research News Children with Asperger's , a high-functioning form of autism, and those with a condition known as “nonverbal learning disability” may have similar symptoms, however the underlying causes are very different, according to brain scans. The finding ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGBXzSCXU-Rdf7FqCiv-tA1HN_Dng&url=http://www.futurity.org/brain-structure-may-reveal-learning-disorder/

Another autistic teen goes missing - News and Current Events

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=9333919. MARLBORO, N.J. (WABC) -- Searchers spent the early morning hours Sunday trying to find a missing New Jersey teenager with autism. via http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt245796.html

Sunday, November 24, 2013

TV's most unflinching portrayal of Asperger's goes even deeper - Salon

Salon TV's most unflinching portrayal of Asperger's goes even deeper Salon Max Braverman, played with relentless agitative energy by Max Burkholder, has Asperger's syndrome. One of the things that I have always loved about the NBC series is how unflinching it has been since Max's diagnosis about the effect his condition has ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE9nJXJ3th3U29WNZnLo-A2KrYW3w&url=http://www.salon.com/2013/11/07/tvs_most_unflinching_portrayal_of_aspergers_goes_even_deeper/

Man with Asperger's found after missing for 10 days - Autism Daily Newscast

Autism Daily Newscast Man with Asperger's found after missing for 10 days Autism Daily Newscast Bedford, Texas - Luis “Luigi” Araud, 28, has been returned to his family. As reported in Autism Daily News, Araud left home on November 9th, after an argument with his parents. He was approached by Irving police two days later but he ran away ... via http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEKcfAXT2s9qUdJpfgROSZIALB2dg&url=http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/man-with-aspergers-found-after-missing-for-10-days/5054/snapshot/

'School Attack Plotter' Faces Retrial

The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of planning a Columbine-style school massacre has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on his terrorism charges. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was accused of stockpiling weapons for an assault on his former school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, as well as naming a sixth-form college, a local mosque, cinema ... via http://uk.news.yahoo.com/school-attack-plotter-faces-retrial-181441593.html