I want information on Asperger's Syndrome.?
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I have a group on Yahoo! called Aspies Are Us. You are more than willing to join. We are a bunch of Aspies/Auties-higher-functioning folks--as long as it doesn't offend you. ;-)\n\nGood luck!\n\nMichelle\n\nPs... My group has lots of resources--and you can ask us ANY questions about your son. Take care! God Bless you & your son!
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Here you are:\n\nthis is the site of The National Autistic Society:\nhttp://www.nas.org.uk/\n\nu can also find Info u might need here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Autistic_Society\n\nHope that's what u r looking for.\nHuS
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Asperger's Syndrome may be characterized by: \n\n- "peer relationships characterized by absolute loyalty and impeccable dependability," \n\n- "seeking an audience or friends capable of: enthusiasm for unique interests and topics," \n\n- "consideration of details; spending time discussing a topic that may not be of primary interest," \n\n- "interested primarily in significant contributions to conversation; preferring to avoid 'ritualistic small talk' or socially trivial statements and superficial conversation," \n\n- "seeking sincere, positive, genuine friends with an unassuming sense of humor," \n\n- "advanced vocabulary and interest in words," \n\n- "strong preference for detail over gestalt," \n\n- "exceptional memory and/or recall of details ... for example: names, dates, schedules, routines," \n\n- "avid perseverance in gathering and cataloging information on a topic of interest," \n\n- "focused desire to maintain order and accuracy," \n\n- "clarity of values/decision making unaltered by political or financial factors," \n\n- "acute sensitivity to specific sensory experiences and stimuli, for example: hearing, touch, vision, and/or smell," \n\nand \n\n- "strength in individual sports and games, particularly those involving endurance or visual accuracy, including rowing, swimming, bowling, chess."
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http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
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I know 2 people who are autistic, what do want to know?
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Do you need help? Is someone you love autistic? It is so scary becuase so little is known about it and it seems like there is nowhere to turn. My brother is autistic and if you would please email me at sassybubs3087@yahoo.com and I can give you more information on austism and where to get help. I do not know if there are any cases in your area. Good luck\nNote to others: Please do not contact me via email unless you have an autism related question and then I will attempt to help you to the best of my abilities.
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http://www.togetherforautism.org/\nhttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer\nhttp://www.thegraycenter.org/autismdisorders.cfm\nhttp://www.paains.org.uk/\n\nThese are support network sites for families impacted by autistic loved ones.\n\nSince you used the word "mum", I assume you're in the UK, so I have included a resource in the UK.\n\nMy brother in law is affected by a mild form of autism called Asperger Syndrome.  He is a successful one man dot.com retailer specializing in recording studio equipment for home based musicians and composers.  He's a homeowner and engaged to be married.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless
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http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer\n\nhttp://www.forautistickids.com/\n\nhttp://www.forautistickids.com/links.htm\n\nhttp://www.matrixparents.org/\n\nhttp://www.magictouch.com/assistivetech.html\n\nhttp://www.autismtoday.com/\n\nhttp://www.apple.com/education/profiles/louisamuscatine/\n\nhttp://www-tnswep.ra.utk.edu/ReuseGuide/readersyoung.htm\n\nhttp://drchris.teachtown.com/category/upcoming-events/\n\nhttp://www.cristina.org/faq.html\n\nI think you have to contact your daughter's case manager (Regional Center of the East Bay  if you live in California), here is the link\n\nhttp://www.rceb.org/home.htm
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Asperger syndrome, also called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's, is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. In very broad terms, individuals with Asperger's have normal or above average intellectual capacity, with atypical or poorly developed social skills often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual as a result.\n\n \nAsperger described his patients as "little professors".The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper. She named the syndrome after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician who himself had used the term autistic psychopathy.\n\nFor a lot more, please check reference links
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as you probably know aspergers syndrome is on the autistic spectrum so lets say there is a scale of 1 to 10. depending on where you are on that scale the more severe symptoms there are ie 1 is low and 10 is high.\n\nAspergeric children do find it hard to relate and to have sympathy or empathy for others which can come acrros to others as being rude. This is a big developmental hurdle which is the main reason for why they dont fit in or are emotionally held back\n\nIn the right environment children with aspergers can intergrate very well. In schools depending on what part of the spectrum they fall, they may be better off in a main stream school maybe with the help of a learning support assistant. \n\nIn the uk children can be statemented which will qualify them to have free extra support within a school.\n\nAspergeric children can be disruptive or sometimes the complete opposite and very introverted. As I said with the right support, patience and understanding of adults and peers they can do very well.\n\nAs for the teacher who commented that the aspergeric child she knows that "will never live alone"etc etc...\nyou cant say that about all aspergeric children. Children with severe problems are more likely to be autistic
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They have been linked for quit some time now. I research the condition just about every other day. This site ghas good info. http://www.autismtoday.com/index.asp
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Aspergers Syndrom is a disorder on the Autistic spectrum. It disables him from social interaction and feelings. He may be very intellegent or need more academic help if he has the lower functioning version. It is not as serious as the others like PDD and Down syndrome and .... others ETC. But he may need a special class that ofers higher academics and more social skills and adult living classes. This class is called Autistic Support. hope this helps best of luck!!!
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Asperger's Syndrome is a condition similar to autism. It is a neurological difference, so there is no cure. \n\nMore about the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome can be found here: "The Discovery of "Aspie" Criteria by Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray - http://www.thegraycenter.org/sectionsdetails.cfm?id=38\n\nI would suggest joining a positive online community for persons with Asperger's Syndrome, such as http://www.aspergianpride.com/\n\nI would also highly recommend the following books: \n\n"Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" by Jerry Newport\n\n"Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models" By Norm Ledgin and Dr. Temple Grandin \n\n"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" By Paul Collins\n\nGood luck and I hope this helps! \n\n"From my clinical experience, I consider that children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome have a different, not defective, way of thinking." - Tony Attwood
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Aspergers syndrome is a form of autism.  I've had a couple of students who have been dianosed with Aspergers.  Symptoms can vary but the two students I had were highly intelligent but lacked social skills.
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AUTISM IS NOT A FORM OF MENTAL RETARDATION!  I hate it when people do not know what they are talking about and answer anyway.\nAutism is a developmental disorder that causes very specific characteristics in areas of learning.  In order to qualify for and educational diagnosis of autism, you must present certain characteristics.  They range from social communication delays, to language deficits, to engaging in repetive or ritualistic behaviors.  Children with autism can also have sensory issues.  All of these characteristics affect their learning.  While some children with autism do present mental retardation, many are not cognitively impaired.  There are people with autism in college.  There are people with autism who have advanced degrees and are fully functional adults. No one knows what causes autism although there are a lot of theories and research out there.  The most current and promising reason is believed to be a combination of environmental and genetic factors.  Links in families have been found, such as siblings, cousins and twins having autism. It is now believed there are two types; one starting at birth, and the more common known type where there is a regression of skills around 24 months of age.\nWhat does autism do to children?  It makes it difficult for them to communicate with peers and adults since many have speech and language problems.  They also have difficulty with social skills and will avoid contact with people.  They have difficultly learning about the world around them since most information is presented auditorily and children with autism learn much information visually.  They can also get "wrapped up" in ritulistic or repetetive behaviors.  It is currently believed that these behaviors help autistic children cope with anxiety which is another common problem.  The anxiety be for many different reasons.  These children can learn.  The trick is using the child's strengths and building on them.\n\n\nVisit autismspeaks.org for more info or the Centers for Disease Control website.
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I don't know if your looking for info specifically on the visual hypersensitivity or just on autism in general. I would recommend contacting the connections center. Dr Gutstein has developed an amazing program. You can get more info at  rdiconnect.com\n\n\nAlso there was a link on the autism research institutes website. Dr Kaplan did some pretty interesting work.
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Many people believe that autism is a form on nonverbal learning disability.  I don't know if that could help you in your search.\n\nThe websites I've attached should be helpful to you.