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Asperger’s Syndrome Symptoms in Girls

Asperger’s Syndrome, like other autism spectrum disorders, is something that we still have a lot to learn about. One thing that seems to be true is that the symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome in girls may look a bit different than how it tends to appear in boys. It has been said that Asperger’s Syndrome is a “high-functioning” form of autism. It is still part of what has been called “the autism spectrum” or an autism spectrum disorder. There seem to be more boys diagnosed with autism than girls, but I don’t know what the reason for that is. There is … Continue reading →

How Do Teens With Asperger’s Syndrome Cope?

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Parents of children who have become teenagers quickly discover that they are going to face some new challenges with parenting. In general, most typical teens cope in somewhat predictable ways. Those coping mechanisms may not be in place for teens and young adults who have Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome has been described as a high functioning form of autism. People who have it tend to be highly intelligent, (sometimes to the point of being described as a “genius”). They are obviously bright individuals, and this can sometimes make teachers and employers expect them to handle situations that they really might … Continue reading →

Social Stories Can Help Teach Social Skills

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Children who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum tend to have difficulties understanding and appropriately responding to social skills. Frequently, this is something that needs to be specifically taught. One way to do that is with Social Stories from the Gray Center. It isn’t easy to teach social skills to kids who have an autism spectrum disorder. There aren’t a whole lot of tools out there to help parents and educators teach these kinds of skills. Often, a lesson on social skills involves role play inside of a special needs classroom, or filling the correct multiple choice answer on … Continue reading →

Parents in Technology Careers More Likely to Have Autistic Children

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Some studies have found that parents who have certain types of careers are more likely to have children that are eventually diagnosed with having an autism spectrum disorder. This does not mean that the occupation of the parent causes autism in the child. Instead, it points toward the heritability of autism. A study done by researchers from Cambridge University in England focused on students at schools in three regions in the Netherlands: Eindhoven, Haarlem, and Utrecht. Each region is similar to the other two, with one exception. Eindhoven is the technology hub in the Netherlands, and the home of several … Continue reading →

Interview with Danyelle Ferguson – A Mother’s Advocacy

Today we conclude our three-part interview series with Danyelle Ferguson, author of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel, a fantastic resource book for parents and teachers of children with a variety of cognitive disabilities. Danyelle, we’ve spoken about your son’s initial diagnosis of autism, and we’ve also talked about resources that helped you understand the condition and learn how to find the most joy in your mothering. What would you like to tell mothers who have recently learned that their child had autism or another form of cognitive disability? Every mother needs to know that she is her child’s best advocate. Attend … Continue reading →

Could Autism Be More Common Than We Thought?

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A study that was done outside of Seoul, South Korea, reveals that one in thirty-eight children has autism. This number is much larger than was previously expected. To understand more about what this study actually indicates, you first must know more about the circumstances surrounding the study. It does not mean that there has been an increase in the number of cases of autism. The study was funded by Autism Speaks, and was led by Young Shin Kim, MD, PhD, MPH, of Yale University. The study focused on a community school located outside of Seoul, South Korea, and had 55,000 … Continue reading →

Signs That Your Child May Have Asperger’s Syndrome

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Asperger’s Syndrome has been described as a high functioning form of autism. It is an autism spectrum disorder. It isn’t always easy for a parent to realize that his or her child has Asperger’s Syndrome, for a number of reasons. The sooner you identify that your child has it, however, the quicker you can find treatments that can help your child. One of my brothers has Asperger’s Syndrome. He is an adult now, and doing just fine, (with some help.) He lives with our parents, has a job, and is generally happy. When he was a child, however, Asperger’s Syndrome … Continue reading →

Asperger’s or not Asperger’s?

We’ve all heard of common mental conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. We may also have knowledge of less mainstream disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, borderline personality disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. Yet there are many other conditions that affect humans that do not fall into such clear- cut categories but which nevertheless are indicative of problems in the sufferer. We discussed one such case in the article on Munchausen’s by Proxy. Many more strange and puzzling afflictions affect the general population and today’s blog describes one of them. It involves the diagnosis of … Continue reading →

15 “Steps” to Find the Right Education Program for Your Child

The path to find the right education program for your special son or daughter can be confusing. Many parents get lost, stuck, or just don’t know which way to go. Here is a map to help you find your way. (If your child is preschool-aged, he or she will benefit from early intervention.) 1. Get an accurate diagnosis. It’s absolutely vital that you understand whether your child has a specific learning disability, ADD/ADHD, an emotional disturbance, mental retardation, is gifted, falls somewhere on the autism spectrum, or has a mixture of several disorders. If you’re still searching for answers, follow … Continue reading →

Your Child Could be BOTH Gifted and Learning Disabled

Is your child bright and intelligent, yet still struggles in school? Are you often amazed at your child’s creativity and talents, but can’t figure out why certain things aren’t getting through academically? It’s not often understood that a person can be both gifted and learning disabled. We assume that a child who is gifted has no learning challenges, and a child with ADHD or a specific learning disability is “slow.” It’s hard to imagine that both conditions could exist at the same time. But they can. The classification is “Gifted and Talented/Learning Disabled” or “GT/LD.” These children require a whole … Continue reading →