Asperger syndrome

TUESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- Maternal influenza during pregnancy is not associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or developmental delay (DD), but the odds of ASD and DD are increased for children whose mothers had fever during ...  

A thorough evaluation should be completed, and other developmental and behavioral disorders should be considered, including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ... of a comprehensive treatment plan, but pediatricians ...  

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder are not getting as much education or employment after high school as other groups with disabilities. Experts say people may underestimate the abilities of people all across the autistic spectrum.  

As I learn more about people with Aspergers Syndrome, the more I realize how challenging the world is. I have learned that their learning environment does not exist only between the four walls of a classroom. The World is their classroom. Things that...(read more)  

PLAINFIELD — According to the Center for Disease Control, one in 88 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. That number is nearly twice as prevalent as it was in 2000. With that reality in mind, Stephanie Strout and her Flip Zone is ...  

This diary is part of an ongoing series on living with Asperger's Syndrome. If you'd like some background on my diagnosis, Click here. Or, you can go to the start of the series here. Hello everyone. This here is another challenge people with A.S ...  

A new study from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a division of the CDC, suggests that half of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were identified after five years of age. This is in contrast to what most ...  

MANILA, Philippines — QUESTION: Hi. My son was recently diagnosed with autism but the doctor said he also has symptoms of AD/HD. Is this possible? How do I deal with this? - Confused Daddy Teacher Genevieve Says: It is possible that your child has autism ...  

Kulae has teamed up with Jenny McCarthy's autism organization, Generation Rescue, to support children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. To celebrate the partnership, a co-branded blue and grey eco-friendly/non-toxic yoga mat has been created which is available for sale on the Kulae website. Kulae tpECOmats are 100% biodegradable, 100% recyclable, and contain NO PVC, latex, cadmium, lead or rubber which is especially beneficial for...  

A new University of Miami (UM) study shows that one in three children who have an older sibling with an Autism Related Disorder (ASD) fall into a group characterized by higher levels of autism-related behaviors or lower levels of developmental progress. The study will be presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in May, 2012. ASDs are developmental conditions characterized by problems with social interaction and...  

Even though autism symptoms typically emerge before age three, most children with autism are diagnosed when they're fiveor older, a new snapshot of autism in America shows. More than half of US children with an autism spectrum disorder are taking at least ...  

Authors Note: My mom was recently diagnosed as historically Aspergers (one of the manifestations of autism). This just means she did have it, but doesn't have it anymore. Although her psychiatrist was painstakingly careful and took over a month to ...  

TORONTO, May 22 (UPI) -- Weak head and neck control at 6 months of age may be a sign of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays, U.S. researchers say. Study author Dr. Rebecca Landa of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and colleagues ...  

Immediately following a presentation by Marsha Mailick Seltzer and Leann Smith on forging friendships with adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I was joined by eight Autism Speaks-funded researchers for an off-site ...  

This Series On The Future Of The Workplace Is Brought To You By Cognizant Companies who really care about innovation should consider hiring a person who always sees things differently: one with Aspergers syndrome or high-functioning Autism, some experts say. "Innovation is all about looking at things in a new way," says innovation consultant Phil McKinney and founder of Hacking Autism. High functioning Autistic people are "hard wired" to look...