Aspergers Diagnosis – What Does That Mean?

August 4, 2011

Asperger Syndrome is an autistic disorder named after Hans Asperger, a child psychiatrist from Austria. Specialist in the field of Asperger Syndrome have determined the average age in which children are diagnosed with Asperger, is eight years old. This average number means that some people get a diagnosis later on in life, as adults and [...]

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Aspergers Check List

July 17, 2011

Over the years of seeing many parents struggle with what might be the issue with their child and desperately seeking answers there are a number of characteristics that are typical of an Aspergers diagnosis.   This by no means indicates a diagnosis but it can serve as a directional in the search for answers.    The [...]

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What Causes Aspergers Syndrome

May 4, 2011

The exact causes of Asperger syndrome and other related pervasive developmental disorders are a mystery; however, there are different theories. Some of these theories can cause heated debates and yet there is no proof in really any direction.  Many times there is an incredible feeling of guilt from the parents and still more a complete [...]

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Aspergers & Sexuality (Book Review)

June 6, 2010

Asperger’s Syndrome & Sexuality, written by: Isabelle Henault  (London, 2006). The forward to Ms. Henault’s extraordinary manual is written by renowned asperger’s expert Tony Attwood. He unreservedly recommends the content to any person dealing with asperger’s disorder and those who specifically have questions about aspergers & sexuality. It is also helpful for caregivers who want [...]

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Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program for Teens with ASD

May 31, 2010

May 31, 2010  Autism Community A recent article published in the journal Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, written by Susan W. White et al., discusses the intervention program she and her colleagues have developed to treat adolescents with autism and anxiety. The manual-based treatment program they’ve developed is a cognitive-behavioral treatment program designed to [...]

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PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome or Autism? ( Or Aspergers??)

November 1, 2009

(PDA) is a pervasive developmental disorder. PDA is related to, but separate from, what is currently termed the autistic spectrum, namely autism and Asperger syndrome. Individuals with PDA are typically socially manipulative with people, and are thus superficially socially skilled, which sets them apart from autism and Asperger syndrome. People with PDA usually have good [...]

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Couples Communicating with Aspergers Disorder

November 1, 2009

Couples Communicating with Aspergers Disorder By Jody Smith | EmpowHer This is an era of transition for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and their spouses. Until recently, these couples battled unanswered questions and unresolved pain. But because of research and support groups, this can now change. There is no one personality type for the Asperger’s [...]

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Couples Communication with Aspergers

November 1, 2009

  By Jody Smith | EmpowHer This is an era of transition for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and their spouses. Until recently, these couples battled unanswered questions and unresolved pain. But because of research and support groups, this can now change. There is no one personality type for the Asperger’s adult. The traits they [...]

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“Asperger’s Syndrome & Sexuality” (Book Review)

May 7, 2009

written by: Isabelle Henault  (London, 2006). The forward to Ms. Henault’s extraordinary manual is written by renowned asperger’s expert Tony Attwood. He unreservedly recommends the content to any person dealing with asperger’s disorder and to caregivers who want to understand the specific issues related to sexuality within this population of individuals. After reading Asperger’s Syndrome [...]

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Additional Asperger Support Resources:

April 9, 2009

ASPERGER’S DISORDER HOMEPAGE: www.aspergers.com Meeting for parents of adults with aspergers: Decatur, GA Third Thursday of Every Month Meeting for Parents of Adult Children with Autism, Asperger’s or PDD 7 p.m. to 9 p.m The Emory Autism Center 1551 Shoup Court Decatur, GA 30033 Contact Toni Thomas 404-727-8350 or tthoma2@emory.edu

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