Asperger Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome (Asperger Syndrome, Asperger Disorder) (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - September 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Montreal Is About To Kill A Lot Of Dogs, Based On Quack Science
A dog registered as a boxer has killed a woman in Montreal, so the mayor is calling for a ban on pit bulls. This would be amusing, if it weren't so predictable and depressing: in few areas of public policy do you encounter thinking this routinely deranged. And it all starts with contempt for science.
Consider the National Post's Barbara Kay, almost certainly Canada's most prominent enemy of this ill-defined category of dog: the "pit bull." Kay is one of the saner voices on her side of the debate, and I sense she genuinely believes that she is acting on behalf of dog bite victims. For years she has written screeds calling ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 7, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Autism Causes
By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or ASD in a child can be devastating for parents. Scientists have been seeking the cause of ASD for decades but it still remains elusive. ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that result in a wide range of symptoms, disabilities and skills. The official categorization of ASD includes three primary diagnoses: Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Delays - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis of Autistic Disorder must include impairments in three cardinal domains: communication abnormalities, im...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Autism in girls and women 'undiagnosed'
Millie is 14, and was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome two years ago - a condition that often goes undiagnosed in women and girls. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Struggles with Shyness as a Child and How It Can Affect You as an Adult
Jennifer recalls how tough it was to be an only child. Her grandmother would always remind her of how different she was from other children because she preferred to play alone. Although she liked to be alone, she still felt lonely.
She believed her shyness peaked after her parents divorced. The seven-year-old had never expected to be living with a stepparent. Her comfort of coming home to both parents quickly diminished, causing anxiety, insecurity, and low self-esteem.
Shortly after her parents separated, she felt that her parents no longer had time to listen to her. Jennifer felt as though she had no voice and just had...
Source: Psych Central - August 11, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marlena Hunter, MA, MFT Tags: Anxiety Autism / Asperger's Children and Teens Parenting Personal Stories School Issues Self-Esteem Self-Help Divorce Insecurity Introversion making friends Neglect Positive Reinforcement Separation Anxiety Shyness Social A Source Type: news
'Pokemon Go' helps kids with autism, Asperger's
The moment 12-year-old Ian Thayer asked his mom to go outside for Pokemon hunting, Stephanie Barnhill was struck with wonder and excitement. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - August 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How 'Pokemon Go' is helping kids with autism and Asperger's
No official research has been done on the effects of the game, but parents see a difference. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - August 6, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
How 'Pokemon Go' is helping kids with autism and Asperger's
The moment 12-year-old Ian Thayer asked his mom to go outside for Pokemon hunting, Stephanie Barnhill was struck with wonder and excitement. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The asperger's defence in digital child pornography investigations - Steel C.
A diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome (AS), an autism spectrum disorder, has been used as a defence in several recent child pornography cases. The repetitive behaviours, unusual interests, and inappropriate social interactions consistent with AS have substant... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Aripiprazole for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder and pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Antipsychotics have been used as a medication intervention for irritability related to ASD. Aripiprazole, a third-generation, atypical antipsychotic, is a relatively new drug that has a unique mechanism of action different from that of other antipsychotics. This review updates a previous Cochrane review on the safety and efficacy of aripiprazole for individuals with ASD, published in 2011 (Ching 2011).
To assess the safety and efficacy of aripiprazole as medication treatm...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
They say there's no 'right' way to mourn. That's what makes it so hard for me | Zack Burdr
With Asperger’s, it helps to know what’s expected of you. But as I found out recently, grief doesn’t come with a roadmap Related: We don't 'lose' our mothers – the reality is more violent than that | David Ferguson Caroline, one of my best friends, died in June. Everyone grieves differently, people told me. There is no “right” or “wrong” way. But I can’t help it. I need a template. I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome about 13 years ago. Since I found out, things have been a bit easier because I know that while it gives me the occasional difficulty, watching what other people are doing helps. Deali...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 11, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Zack Budryk Tags: Autism Psychology Society Source Type: news
Laugh at Asperger's syndrome? Young comic hopes you do
Michael McCreary has Asperger's syndrome, a condition that made it difficult for him to connect with others. For years it left him feeling lonely and isolated. Now he's mining it for comedy — and to convey a bigger message, as well. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - June 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Arts & Entertainment Source Type: news
My Inability to Make Eye Contact Does Not Need to Be 'Fixed'
Concentration, empathy, and attention have long been linked to a pair of eyes meeting directly. It's often intimated that if someone isn't looking you in the eye when they speak to you, they should be treated with suspicion, or at the very least the content of what they said should be treated as such. "Look me in the eye and tell me that" is a term used almost interchangeably with "tell me the truth."
But what if it's difficult for a person to maintain eye contact? Should that person be judged as insincere, untrustworthy, or socially flawed?
For those with autism who struggle to hold someone's gaze, these assumptions are...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Asperger’s Are Us Offers Comedy for All
A coming-of-age story about four friends on the autism spectrum. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - April 28, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: KAREN WEINTRAUB Tags: Asperger's Syndrome Comedy and Humor Movies Featured Mind Source Type: news
Lessons We Learned From American Idol and David Cook
A few weeks ago, we watched the finale of the 15th and final American Idol show. For many of us it was a nostalgic two hours filled with amazing contestants from all seasons.
Rising from its humble beginnings, the show became one of the biggest hits on television and had a huge impact on pop culture.
It gave us, the people, a chance to have a say in a musician's success and not leave it to industry executives. It gave many talented singers and musicians a chance to perform publicly and pursue a career they love.
Watching that last nostalgic show, I thought about the many lessons learned from Idol over the years. I'm s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - April 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
