Autism-World

A famous psychiatric, Michael Fitzgerald from Trinity College, Dublin has claimed that many geniuses in the fields of science, politics and the arts have achieved success because they had Asperger’s syndrome(AS), a mild form of Autism.
Michael Fitzgerald said that lots of geniuses showed autistic traits, such as Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, George Orwell and H [...]

Social phobia is the fear of being in public, around others. The person can otherwise be normal, functioning, even have a family. The problem is they fear going places where other people will be, like the store, the park, an appointment??anywhere where they might come into contact with another person.
Asperger’s is generally characterized not by [...]

My Asperger’s made me a dedicated seeker of Truth. I sure couldn’t get it from society. The churches I was drug to didn’t know jack. But science resonated with me; they were also seeking truth. I read everything I could lay my hands on with regards physics, chemistry and mathematics. But then I was too [...]

Although it is very likely that I could be re-diagnosed with Aspergers these days, since I was diagnosed with HFA before AS existed. In my experience, I got to know Christ the same way as most other Christians claim to have gotten to know Him. One thing I’ve learned though, is that Jesus is completely [...]

For Asperger’s the following is needed for Diagnosis:Qualitative impairment in social interaction with at least two demonstrations of impaired social interaction.
The person:Shows a marked inability to regulate social interaction by using multiple non-verbal behaviors such as body posture and gestures, eye contact and facial expressionDoesn’t develop peer relationships that are appropriate to the developmental levelDoesn’t [...]

Asperger’s is a form of autism where the child/person still retains language and communication functions (the movie Rain Man.. Dustin Hoffman had this). Normal autism is defined as the following: symptoms that appear before the age of three which reflect delayed or abnormal development in Language, Social Skills and Behavioral Repertoire.The criteria for diagnosis of [...]

Q: What is the difference among autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and high-functioning autism?Can the three be clearly differentiated?
Answer:
The can not be clear-cut. It depends on two main factors:1) The age of the person that is to be diagnosed,2) The qualification of the person who is making the observation.ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) is a “very” wide spectrum [...]

Q: A friend of mine said that she’d read an article that mentioned that a shot given to infants/toddlers may be a cause of Autism but, she couldn’t remember what shot it said could be…
Has anyone read anything about the POSSIBLE link between infant shots and Autism?
Answer:
The stopped putting Thimerasol (the mercury-related preservative) in all [...]

Below is a list of Asperger’s Syndrome characteristics.
Cognitive Characteristics?of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Susceptibility to distraction
Difficulty in expressing emotions
Resistance to or failure to respond to talk therapy
Mental shutdown response to conflicting demands and multi-tasking
Generalized confusion during periods of stress
Low understanding of the reciprocal rules of conversation: interrupting, dominating, minimum participation, difficult in shifting topics, problem with initiating or [...]

Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:

marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with [...]

Make sure the program deals with all aspects of autism.
Make sure the people offering the program are professionally qualified.
Seek advice from your doctor, autism professionals and autism organisations.
Only choose management programs that are based on sound, scientific principles.
It might be best to avoid experimental programs. Consult with your doctor or autism professionals for guidance.
Be wary [...]

Careers to avoid – suggestionsCareers that rely on short term memory should be avoided. Examples include:

Cashier
Waitress
Receptionist.
Taxi dispatcher
Air traffic controller
Short order cook

Suggestions for visual thinkers:

Mechanic
Drafting
Building trades.
Commercial art
Photography
Equipment design
Appliance repair
Handcraft artisan
Webpage designer
Video game designer
Building maintenance
Computer programming

Career suggestions for those good at mathematics or music:

Accounting
Engineering
Taxi driver
Statistician
Physician
Bank teller
Telemarketing.
Mathematician
Filing positions
Journalist, copy editor
Computer programming
Piano (or other musical instrument) tuner

Some of the common characteristics of Adult with Asperger syndrome include:

Hampered conversational ability
Inability to think in abstract ways
Difficulties in empathising with others
Average or above average intelligence
Specialised fields of interest or hobbies.
Inability to manage appropriate social conduct
Problems with understanding another person’s point of view
Problems with controlling feelings such as anger, depression and anxiety
Adherence to routines and [...]

if your elementary school child has frequent problems in school or seems unable to make friends, it’s time to consult your pediatrician. These difficulties have many possible causes, but developmental disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome shouldn’t be ruled out. Children whose eccentricities interfere with learning and social development should have a comprehensive evaluation.
Medical care is [...]

Asperger’s Syndrome can not be cured currently .It is lifelong. However, with correct treatment and therapy, many people with Asperger’s can go on to lead normal lives and may even excel in certain areas of occupational functioning.

We can’t tell what causes Asperger’s Syndrome now.Sometimes it appears that there may be a genetic component to this syndrome.But the evidence is not clear.Much more research is needed in this area.

There is no specific treatment for the core symptoms of Asperger syndrome is available, and no cure exists for the disorder.?? because Asperger’s is a relatively new diagnosis in the field of developmental psychology and psychiatry, many treatment approaches are still in the developmental stages and lots of work still needs to be done in [...]

Asperger’s Disorder is sometimes observed in association with general medical conditions. Various nonspecific neurological symptoms or signs may be noted. Here is the DSM-IV??Diagnosis Criteria for??Asperger Syndrome :
A.Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:
1.marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, [...]

Asperger Syndrome(Asperger’s Disorder) is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder.The name “Asperger” comes from Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician who first described the syndrome in 1944.People with Asperger Syndrome at first glance may not seem to be related.Those with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. [...]