Asperger syndrome

Asperger syndrome

A community portal about Asperger syndrome with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Asperger's disorder — also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, or just AS — is one of five neurobiological pervasive... [more]

A community portal about Asperger syndrome with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Asperger's disorder — also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, or just AS — is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders that is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills. It is considered to be part of the autistic spectrum and is differentiated from other PDDs and from high functioning autism in that early development is normal and there is no language delay. It is possible for people with AS to have learning disabilities concurrently with Asperger syndrome. In these cases, differential diagnosis is essential to identify subsequent support requirements. Conversely, IQ tests may show normal or superior intelligence, and standard language development compared with classical autism. The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the lack of adoption of a standardized diagnostic screen, and, instead, the use of several different screening instruments and sets of diagnostic criteria. The exact cause of AS is unknown and the prevalence is not firmly established, due partly to the use of differing sets of diagnostic criteria. In most cases, Asperger's syndrome is a chronic, but non-life-threatening condition.

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Most people refer to Asperger’s Syndrome as being “a mild form of autism,” the one that’s at the high functioning end of the spectrum and not as bad as other cases of autism. However, the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome and its pathology are much more complicated than people are aware of. It’s still a matter of controversy whether Asperger’s is high functioning autism, or if Asperger’s and high functioning autism are two different categories. As with all conditions that primarily affect mental or developmental processes, it’s very difficult to categorize Aspergers Syndrome according to definite criteria. Read Full Story
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New York Times best-selling author and aspergian extrodinaire, John Elder Robison, will be on the show today! Mr. Robison captured our attention with "Look Me In The Eye" and now has a new book coming out. We'll discuss his latest work and also his contributions to the autism community through his speaking engagements and board assignments. Please call in with any questions or comments at 646-716-9664 John Elder Robison | autism | aspergers | support | authors Read Full Story
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autism diagnosis Causes and Diagnosing Asperger’s Syndrome Despite research, a cause has not been found yet for Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). There does seem to be a genetic link for the syndrome as many family members have behavioral symptoms similar to AS for example individuals in the family tree who have been know to be eccentric or odd. Research points to the probability that all autism spectrum disorders have shared genetic mechanisms, with those suffering from AS having stronger genetic components than those who have been diagnosed with autism. There have been a few studied cases where there has been an exposure to teratogens (agents ... Read Full Story
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Pope Benedict XVI has marked today as a holy day of prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. He invoked God's blessings on parents, care givers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. On Autism Sunday, the Pope is praying for teh Autism Community, world leaders have been urged to speak up for Autism, and autism campaigners around the world are called to use this Autism Sunday to lobby and campaign on the serious health and education issues. Cathedrals, Churches and religious organizations will pray for over 60 million people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome around the world. All faith communities are urged to ... Read Full Story
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Description: This volume, the first in the series, explores the high-functioning group of people within the spectrum of autism disorders. It is the culmination of over a decade of clinical work and research, including the most current information available about this group. This book explores the history of high-functioning autism; diagnosis of the disorder; assessment; and treatment for the individual and their families. Written in a style that is accessible to both seasoned clinicians and concerned lay persons, Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism is a unique resource. This title compares Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. It provides histories of the diagnoses and ... Read Full Story
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For persons with mild Aspergers Disorder their "autism" may not be a disability. For one of the 80% of persons witth Autistic Disorder who are intellectually disabiled and have communication deficits, their Autistic Disorder is ... for a real education for autistic children; I Pledge to continue to fight for decent residential care for autistic adults; I Pledge to continue to fight for a cure for autism; I Pledge to continue finding joy in my...  
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The investigation found that one in 110 American 8-year-olds is classified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 57 percent increase in ASD cases compared to four years earlier. However, a study published in October estimated ...  
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A study released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that autism prevalence has increased a staggering 57% from the 1994 rate of 1 in 150 to 1 in 110 for children born in 1996. SafeMinds is extremely dissatisfied with CDC's lack of commitment to researching environmental causes and the timing of their announcement.  
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Asperger's Syndrome is not curable. It is not a disease and does not really require a "cure". It does require some specialized therapy.Contributor: Terri BeckPublished: Dec 21, 2009  
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Drexel University's Dr. Craig Newschaffer, a renowned autism expert and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Drexel University School of Public Health, is available to comment on the recently released report by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) that says one in every 70 boys in the United States is affected by autism, and that one in...  
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