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  1. Mirren, Rylance up for London's Olivier Awards

    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

    Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" — based on Mark Haddon's novel about a mystery-solving boy with Asperger ' s syndrome — leads the race with eight nominations, while jaunty musical "Top Hat" has seven. Winners will be announced

  2. Autism Bankrupts Families, Emotionally and Financially

    Mon, 1 Apr 2013

    Zachary Stewart , an 11-year-old who goes by the name of "Bubba," has been thrown out of two schools and has even been punched in the head during ballet class -- all for having the behavior problems associated with autism. But one of the worst blows to his family is a financial one. His insurance

  3. Newtown Gunman Had Arsenal of Pistols, Shotguns, Hatchets, Knives

    Thu, 28 Mar 2013

    gamer who plays Call of Duty amongst other games." There were also books that included "Look me in the eye – My life with Aspergers ," "Born on a Blue Day – Inside the Mind of an Autistic Savant," and "NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting

  4. Real Life Partners of 'Dancing with Stars' Contestants

    Tue, 26 Feb 2013

    The Hughley have two daughters, Ryan and Tyler, and a son, Kyle. Hughley has talked openly about his son's Asperger syndrome . Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd Fans of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" will recognize Lisa Vanderpump and her

  5. Newtown Shooter Lanza Had Sensory Processing Disorder

    Mon, 18 Feb 2013

    until one day he didn't." Asperger ' s Syndrome Can Trigger Bullying In middle Lanza was diagnosed with Asperger ' s syndrome , a part of the autism spectrum not little kids?" As for Asperger ' s syndrome , Wiznitzer said of Lanza

  6. 5-Year-Old Ethan Will Remember Trauma of Kidnapping

    Tue, 5 Feb 2013

    with the rest of the family calls her great nephew, "little buddy." Neighbors reported that Ethan may have Asperger ' s syndrome , which is on the autism spectrum. But that would have had little bearing on how the boy coped with his captivity

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  1. NRA Takes Fire for Stance on Mental Illness

    Mon, 24 Dec 2012

    The National Rifle Association has come under fire by an association of psychiatrists for its characterization of people who commit violent crimes as "monsters," "lunatics" and "insane." The American Psychiatric Association, which represents more than 30,000 mental health professionals, released a

  2. Lego Makes Massachusetts Boy's 'Emerald Night Train' Dream Come True

    Thu, 6 Dec 2012

    people who have viewed the video why it is titled, "Why LEGO is the BEST Company In the World." James, who has Asperger ' s syndrome , first discovered the Emerald Night Train set when he was around 8 years old and became "obsessed" with it

  3. Suspect Who Plotted 'Twilight' Movie Shooting Also Planned 2009 Killing

    Wed, 21 Nov 2012

    said her son is a good kid with a good heart but suffers from anti-social personality disorder, depression and Asperger ' s Syndrome . "I think any mom, at any time, would blame herself that she did something wrong," Lammers said with tears

  4. Is the Internet Really Making Us Dumber?

    Fri, 21 Sep 2012

    children. Was he disturbed? Did he suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or perhaps even Asperger ' s syndrome ? Concerned, his parents had two-and-a-half-year-old Vincent examined by a psychologist. The finding

  5. Cameras in the Classroom a Crusade for Parents of Special-Needs Kids

    Tue, 4 Sep 2012

    contact with Heidinger, calling her a "relentless" advocate for the cause. Kelly is the mother of a child with Asperger ' s syndrome and represents many clients whose special-needs children have been abused at school. "It's just horror story

  6. EEGs May Someday Be Able To Diagnose Autism

    Mon, 25 Jun 2012

    have taken extreme cases, such as high-functioning autistics, adults with autism or people with Asperger ' s syndrome ." Asperger ' s syndrome is a milder form of autism marked by language and communication difficulties. While not yet ready

  7. Childhood Bipolar Boom: More Cases or Misdiagnoses?

    Thu, 10 May 2012

    meet the current definition. Critics and parents, however, fear that the new definition, which eliminates Asperger ' s syndrome and "pervasive developmental disorder" as related conditions, would shrink the number of children eligible

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  1. Autism vs. Asperger Syndrome Symptoms?

    Fri, 7 Nov 2008

    Autism and Asperger ' s syndrome . Differ. Really in the matter of the characteristics. Of children Asperger ' s syndrome in the players' interest may be very indistinguishable from other children who we call Asperger ' s syndrome .

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    hard time responding to conversations as they're going on. The children -- Asperger's and in my much better at speaking that is the major difference between the two. We expect that children with autism as they improve. We'll have many of the characteristics. Of children Asperger's syndrome in the players' interest may be very intense. The social interactions may not be. As as integrated as other kids. But there's speech improves and they become indistinguishable from other children who we call Asperger's syndrome .
  2. Is Asperger Syndrome Present From Birth?

    Mon, 29 Sep 2008

    Asperger ' s syndrome typically involves normal development of language Classical autism is often diagnosed earlier and Asperger 's disorder is often not diagnosed until behavior which. Support the diagnosis of Asperger 's.

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    Asperger's syndrome typically involves normal development of language. So diagnosis can be delayed. Classical autism is often diagnosed earlier and Asperger's disorder is often not diagnosed until the child is expected to interact with peers around the preschool age. Approximately two and a half to four and a half ourselves. And this is because the language. Has developed normally. They're looking back when the diagnosis is made parents often do. I'm back respectively notice. Unusual. Patterns in the child's behavior which. Support the diagnosis of Asperger's .
  3. Advantages Of Asperger Syndrome ?

    Fri, 7 Nov 2008

    There are advantages to having Asperger ' s syndrome or even some forms of In some situations compared to other that's the attention deficit disorder. Many children Asperger 's and an adult. Say they think in pictures this is terrifically

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    There are advantages to having Asperger's syndrome or even some forms of -- In some situations compared to other adults. The ability to be intensely interested. -- something the ability to keep track of seemingly unrelated facts. Are very useful and computer fields and engineering in chemical engineering particular. The ability to think in pictures is very useful many children -- ADHD -- pictures that's the attention deficit disorder. Many children Asperger's and -- an adult. Say they think in pictures this is terrifically useful and these are very useful -- to have is
  4. Monologic Speech And Asperger Syndrome ?

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008

    Patients with Asperger ' s syndrome even though they have better verbal skills in patients with autistic disorder nevertheless they still have substantial. Impairment

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    Patients with Asperger's syndrome even though they have better verbal skills in patients with autistic disorder nevertheless they still have substantial. Impairment particularly in the social
  5. Nightline Online: Asperger's Syndrome

    Thu, 5 Apr 2007

    But imagine growing up with Asperger ' s syndrome . Although this variant of we'll have a disadvantage with Asperger ' s syndrome . It's about autism and Asperger 's that I have Asperger ' s syndrome and Melissa and right. I

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    -- that pavlik my entire life always we'll have a disadvantage with Asperger's syndrome . It's about autism and Asperger's that I have Asperger's syndrome and Melissa and -- right. I have Asperger's syndrome about the fact that he is different. In a way that he can never change but I just want to go around a little -- Just get -- a few of may have stopped. You're telling a lot of people. Today we have today that you have Asperger's . And and -- want -- to do I'm glad to take this risk honestly I'm not afraid to tell people anymore what
    retard. Pretty nasty names for a disability because that's what Daniel has Asperger's with its odd behaviors and obsessions. Is a form of autism. But somehow brings out a mean streak and those who don't
    Some areas shouldn't. Have been reports of some 9% of kids with Asperger's are getting bullied on a daily basis -- -- said. Jim Baker is a psychologist who consults for the Milburn New Jersey middle school. Which tries to make it work for kids with conditions like Asperger's kids like Noah and also Ely who -- twelfth. How -- -- Berkus work out as -- making different. You're sitting in
  6. Echoes of Autism: Asperger's Syndrome

    Wed, 4 Apr 2007

    related disorder. One of those disorders is Asperger ' s syndrome . And for many children already coping with Danube was one. They have a form of called Asperger ' s syndrome . Kids with Asperger 's are usually honest to a fault. And because

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    has autism or -- closely related disorder. One of those disorders is Asperger's syndrome . And for many children already coping with -- Asperger's the cruelty of other kids can make life that much harder here's ABC's John -- When he was really little two or
    Danube was one. They have a form of -- -- -- called Asperger's syndrome . Kids with Asperger's are usually honest to a fault. And because they prefer order they actually like to Obey the school rules which is not the -- popularity. A top of that because of gross motor difficulties they're usually not very good at sports. You get the picture. There's been reports of some 9% of kids with Asperger's are getting -- -- -- daily -- -- 90%. Which just breaks your heart when you talk with a charming gentle kid like no law or into his twelfth the -- -- -- Like many kids with Asperger's he's above average in intelligence and verbal beyond his years it -- that. -- so -- matter reactor which is no protection
  7. Daily Bullying: Living with Asperger Syndrome

    Thu, 12 Jun 2008

    always we'll have a as a man with Asperger ' s syndrome . It's about autism and Asperger 's that I have Asperger ' s syndrome and Melissa and Val right. I have Asperger ' s syndrome about the fact that He is different

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    like my entire life always we'll have a as a man with Asperger's syndrome . It's about autism and Asperger's that I have Asperger's syndrome and Melissa and Val right. I have Asperger's syndrome about the fact that He is different. In a way that He can never change but I just want to go around a little -- just get from a few -- may have stopped. You're telling a lot of people. Today we have today that you have Asperger's . And what do you want them to do I'm glad to take this risk honestly I'm not afraid to tell people anymore
    Yeah pretty nasty names for a disability because that's what Daniel has Asperger's with its odd behaviors and obsessions. Is a form of autism. But somehow brings out a mean streak and those who don't
    Some areas shouldn't. Have been reports of some 9% of kids with Asperger's are getting -- on a daily basis said. Jim Baker is a psychologist to consults for the Milburn New Jersey middle school. Which tries to make it work for kids with conditions like Asperger's kids like Noah. And also Eli whose -- have -- -- Berkus work how does it make you -- And Pacific and
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