Asperger's novel wins crime award
Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer, about a student with Asperger's syndrome who investigates a murder, wins a top award for crime novel of the year. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Asperger's Syndrome Linked to Suicidal ThoughtsAsperger's Syndrome Linked to Suicidal Thoughts
A new study shows that two thirds of adults with Asperger's syndrome have suicidal thoughts. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 3, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Parents of autistic kids 'have autistic traits too'
Conclusion
Overall, this study provides limited evidence of an association between elevated Social Responsiveness Scores (SRS) among parents and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children.
As the authors note, the study has several strengths, including that it adjusted for several potential confounders, such as maternal history of depression and maternal and paternal age at birth, and used cases and controls drawn from a larger study (the Nurses' Health Study II).
However, the researchers do note this wider study is not ethnically or racially diverse, so its findings may not be generalisable to groups o...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Mental health Source Type: news
Autistic Symptoms Make Higher Risk for Substance Abuse
People diagnosed with autism tend to be cautious and socially withdrawn–and at lower risk for alcoholism. But people undiagnosed, but with autistic symptoms, are at even higher risk for alcohol abuse.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - July 1, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Richard Taite Tags: Addiction Autism Health Self-Help addiction research Asperger ' s addiction autism addiction autistic symptoms addiction cliffside malibu constance scharff richard taite Source Type: news
Adults with Asperger syndrome at significantly higher risk of suicidal thoughts than general population
Adults with the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome are nine times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than people from the general population, according to the first large-scale clinical study of its kind. Autism spectrum conditions are a group of developmental brain conditions that cause difficulties in communication and social interaction, alongside the presence of unusually narrow interests and difficulties in adapting to change. In Asperger Syndrome, people show the key symptoms but without delayed language or intellectual disability. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 25, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Adults with Asperger's Face Tenfold Increase in Suicidal Thoughts (FREE)
By Joe Elia
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Suicidal ideation occurs far more frequently among adults suffering from … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 25, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Adults with Asperger Syndrome May Have Higher Suicide Risk
British study found people with this form of autism often think of suicide, especially if depressed
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asperger Syndrome, Depression (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - June 24, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr. Lorna Wing, Who Broadened Views of Autism, Dies at 85
Dr. Wing, a British psychiatrist, recognized autism as a mental disorder of many gradations, and she coined the term Asperger’s syndrome for its mildest form. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By PAUL VITELLO Tags: Psychiatry and Psychiatrists Deaths (Obituaries) Lorna Wing Autism Gould, Judith Asperger's Syndrome Source Type: news
Do You Think of Narcissism as an Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
“Of course not!” you might say dismissively. Not so quick. Better think again. And check the similarities that others are noticing.read more (Source: Psychology Today Personality Center)
Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - June 12, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Heitler, Ph.D. Tags: Autism Neuroscience Personality Therapy aspergers autism narcissism and asergers narcissism and autistic spectrum disorders similarities between narcissism and aspergers Source Type: news
The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment & the Developing Social Brain
I had barely started this book and was already recommending it to friends and colleagues. Early in the second edition of The Neuroscience of Human Relationships, psychology professor and private practitioner Louis Cozolino challenges traditional Western philosophy of the lone and separate individual. As Cozolino writes, “Individual neurons or single human brains do not exist in nature. Without mutually stimulating interactions, people and neurons wither and die.”
In many ways, I think this should be required reading for pundits and political and economic theorists, at least in the U.S. Too often these talking heads es...
Source: Psych Central - June 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Stan Rockwell, PsyD Tags: Autism / Asperger's Book Reviews Borderline Personality Children and Teens General Parenting Pediatrics for Parents Professional Psychiatry Psychotherapy Social Phobia Spirituality Attachment Brain Louis Cozolino Neuroscience Source Type: news
Free Marriage Advice From Aspergers Adults
“Many marriages would be better if the husband and wife clearly understood that they are on the same side.” Zig Ziglarread more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - May 18, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephen Borgman Tags: Autism Relationships Asperger ' s syndrome autism spectrum marriage advice Source Type: news
Helping People with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism Find Work
An interview with an expert on employing people with Asperger's Syndrome or high-functioning autism.read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
Source: Psychology Today Work Center - May 9, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marty Nemko, Ph.D. Tags: Autism Work asperger syndrome ' s syndrome employing asperger Source Type: news
NBC’s “Parenthood” Tackles the Social Struggle of Aspergers
Those who suffer with Aspergers often display difficulty with social interactions, particularly perceiving and understanding subtle social communication. NBC's show "Parenthood" explores the affects of this disorder on the individual, as well as their family and relationships with others. It clears up the stigma of Aspergers and helps viewers truly understand the issue. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - April 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michael Friedman, Ph.D. Tags: Autism Relationships Social Life asperger ' s disorder s syndrome autism awareness NBC parenthood social difficulties Social Interaction Source Type: news
Doing What You Love, On and Off the Autism Spectrum
Many non-autistic people have a hard time realizing that being passionate (neurotypical translation: obsessive) and engaging in a topic of interest is that autistic child’s way of having fun.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - April 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chantal Sicile-Kira Tags: Autism Parenting Asperger ' s syndrome Autism Life Skills employment Kids Included Together KIT special interests Source Type: news
Was The Sandy Hook Shooter Misdiagnosed?
Did the Sandy Hook shooter go undiagnosed with something other than Asperger's and consequently untreated? The implications are profound. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 11, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Emily Willingham Source Type: news
