Asperger's Syndrome and Self-Esteem
'Self-esteem,' is a term used in psychology to reflect a person's overall emotional evaluation of their own worth. It is a judgment of oneself, as well as an attitude toward the self. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs such as, 'I am a worthy person,' or, 'I am a competent person,' and emotions including despair, triumph, shame and pride. The self-concept is what we think of ourselves; self-esteem is the positive or negative evaluations of ourselves. Self-esteem is also known as the evaluative dimension of the self that includes feelings of pride, worthiness and discouragement. A person's self-esteem is closely associated wit...
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Asperger's Disorder vs. Psychopathy
After Adam Lanza's attack, we saw a rise in comparisons between psychopaths and people with Asperger's disorder. We offer research findings to clear up the confusion.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - February 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katherine Ramsland Tags: Child Development Law and Crime Media Parenting asperger ' s disorder emotion psychopathy remorse violence Source Type: news
Parents New to Autism: More First Steps to Take
If your child is very young, you need to find out about early intervention in your area. Get your name on any lists for services you feel you may need to access at some point. Other things to do include: keep good records and notes, interact with and teach your child, take care of yourself and surround yourself with positive-minded people.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - February 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chantal Sicile-Kira Tags: Autism Child Development Parenting Self-Help advice Asperger ' s syndrome autism diagnosis Source Type: news
Elizabeth Newson obituary
Developmental psychologist who made important advances in autism researchThe developmental psychologist Elizabeth Newson, who has died aged 84, challenged the orthodoxy of her profession by emphasising the importance of observing children at play and of involving parents in assessments of their behaviour. She eschewed standardised assessments in favour of watching children at play, while simultaneously carrying out interviews with the parents – whom she saw as part of the assessment team. Her methods, which stemmed from her passionate belief in the value of parental partnership and a holistic approach to diagnosis and in...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 20, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Phil Christie Tags: Psychology theguardian.com People in science Children Obituaries University of Nottingham Health Autism Education Source Type: news
Newly Diagnosed Child With Autism? First Steps for Parents
Getting information and connecting with people on-line is great, but there is nothing like meeting people face to face and getting information about your local area that you will need. Because each state has different ways of providing federally mandated early intervention and education, you will need to know how to access these services in your state. read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - February 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chantal Sicile-Kira Tags: Autism Child Development Parenting Self-Help Asperger ' s syndrome ATPF early intervention education NFAR parents support group Source Type: news
New to Autism? Where to Go for Information
If you are new to autism, here are some recommended non-profit organizations to start empowering yourself with knowledge. As explained in the last blogpost. Whether you are a parent or a professional new to the world of autism it’s important to get information from valid sources.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - February 9, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chantal Sicile-Kira Tags: Autism Child Development Parenting Self-Help Asperger ' s syndrome autism research institute autism society of america autism society of america asa autism speaks autism spectrum disorder autistic children caretakers children w Source Type: news
Advice for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children with Autism
Receiving a diagnosis of autism for your child now is easier than before, and there are many more treatments, therapies and strategies to consider. As well, there are many more sources of information to draw from,and parents need to use caution and learn how to discern factual information from marketing hype. Parents have to figure out what is best for their child. read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - February 2, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chantal Sicile-Kira Tags: Autism Child Development Parenting Self-Help Asperger ' s syndrome autism diagnosis autism spectrum disorder Source Type: news
Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder May Also Have ADHD
Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder should be mindful of the presence of ADHD symptoms as well.read more (Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center)
Source: Psychology Today Parenting Center - January 23, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. Tags: Autism Parenting Self-Help ADHD aspergers autism spectrum disorder prevalence of adhd Source Type: news
As more adults are diagnosed with Asperger's like Susan Boyle: Struggle with small talk? You may have a form of autism
'I desperately wanted to be part of the group, but I never seemed to say the right thing,' says Annette Lewn, 42, from Wiltshire. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I have Asperger's -- and I'm not going to shoot you
If the so-called evidence from mass shootings is to be believed, you should fear me simply because I've played violent games and because I have Asperger syndrome. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Singer Susan Boyle Reveals Asperger's Diagnosis
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Susan Boyle: I have Asperger's syndrome
Sr. Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen explains Susan Boyle's Asperger's diagnosis and what it means for her. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dan Aykroyd: 'I have Asperger's - one of my symptoms included being obsessed with ghosts'
The 61-year-old actor on the Blues Brothers workout, always being tired and why he doesn't fear death. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Susan Boyle announces she has Asperger's: What is it?
Britain’s Got Talent champion says it's a "relief" to be given diagnosis to explain her different behavior that puzzled many (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
