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15 May 12 - Autism Spectrum Disorders Asperger Syndrome News
Young adults with autism lag in school, work
Researchers found that more than one-third of young adults with an autism spectrum disorder had not gotten a job or gone into higher education since high school.
Jacksonville boy with Asperger's syndrome displays creativity in published books
She took him to a doctor. At 3, he was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. Those with Asperger's typically are socially awkward and develop consuming interests in certain areas.
Study: Students with autism fare worse than others
By Amber Washington/reporter@trcle.com A report released by the journal Pediatrics on Monday concludes that about a third of students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder lack college education and employment nearly seven years after graduating ...
Autism's mysterious rise
Autism is defined as a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication. Autism spectrum disorder is the umbrella term used to cover its many manifestations. Asperger syndrome describes what many consider ...
Autism causes profound problems for children and their families. So why are ...
But after decades of work begun by two remarkable British women, we are now closer than ever to understanding that genetics are responsible for the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders in children. Described back in 1979 by Dr Lorna Wing and Dr ...
Famed Autism Advocate Keri Bowers Brings Art of Autism Tour to Windsor
Her exhibit, The Art of Autism features artists with Asperger's syndrome or high functioning Autism. The intelligence level of these individuals borders on genius, and their artwork is absolutely amazing and presents a doorway into the minds of those ...
Fears raised on services for young adults with autism
By Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje The likelihood of a child being given a diagnosis of autism, Asperger's syndrome or a related disorder now stands at one in 88.
Autism expert urges more research - and skepticism
Diehl centered his talk on autism spectrum disorders, or ASD. Starting next year, he said, that group of developmental brain disorders will include not only what people consider autism but other disorders, such as Asperger's syndrome and Rett's ...
Asheville's Zipping for Autism event to raise money for WNC autism services
According to the Autism Society, autism spectrum disorder refers to a group of developmental disabilities - including classic autism, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger's syndrome - that affect someone's ...
Autism Criteria Critics Blasted by DSM-5 Leader
Another factor arguing in favor of a single autism spectrum disorder, Swedo said, was that the types of symptoms in autism, Asperger's syndrome, PDD-NOS, and childhood integrative disorder were very similar; what differed was the severity or ...
Be wary of the American Psychiatric Association
They are, however, sticking with their notion of jettisoning from the DSM-V, the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, while picking up one they call, “Autism Spectrum Disorder.” This would be really funny, if it weren't really dangerous.
Randstad US, LP to Pay $60000 For Refusing to Hire Qualified Candidate Because ...
... filed in US District Court for the District of Maryland, Randstad US, LP refused to hire Jason O'Dell, who applied for employment with Randstad's Frederick, Md.
Power 5th Grader Shares Award-Winning Speech About Asperger's, Bullying
"I have so much optimism, I have even bcome an optimist about Asperger's," the Power Upper Elementary 5th grader told a group of Gill Elementary 4th graders Friday.
"My son has Asperger's syndrome"
Welcome to the literal, lateral mind of the child with Asperger's syndrome. My new novel, The Boy Who Fell To Earth, is about a single mother, Lucy, raising a boy on the autism spectrum. She often feels that she didn't give birth to him at all, ...
Kathy Lette talks 'asparagus syndrom' - Asperger's
It's thought that 1 in every 160 children in Australia has an autism spectrum disorder so it's something that a lot of people are either living with or supporting someone with it, and Kathy's new book, The Boy Who Fell To Earth, whilst a novel, ...
Sacto 911: Parents of slain Sac State student express grief at sentencing
The Hawkins couple said their son had been diagnosed with a Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder marked by difficulty in social interactions and high-level intellectual ability.
Autism's changing definitions worry many | The Republic
The APA's panel has recommended an umbrella diagnosis of "autism spectrum disorder" (ASD) that would include classic autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
April is Autism Awareness Month
Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) as well as Asperger syndrome also make up the group of autism spectrum disorders. ASD may be associated with difficulties in motor coordination and attention, intellectual difficulties, as well as as disturbances ...
Houston school helps support autistic students
Monarch serves students with attention deficit disorder, Tourette Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and mood, anxiety and seizure disorders.
Asperger's not the 'Endz' for drama talent Ritchie
(0905lm11) Derry teenager Ritchie Collins Moore is living proof that you can follow your dream even after a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The 19-year-old Waterside actor and writer's first stage play, 'Isolated People' which will debut ...
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