Liars Poker author predicts war on Wall St. Mar 19, 2010
There's the one-eyed doctor-turned-money-manager with Asperger's syndrome and a penchant for reading regulatory filings and the lazy fund manager with a comic book obsession mourning the loss of a young son. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Unfortunately, it's a girl thing too Mar 18, 2010
It took 18 months for her to be diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome - ''we really had to fight for a diagnosis,'' Clark says - and by that time she had developed head-nodding and a mild version of Tourette's Syndrome. Eventually Clark and her husband, Phil, moved Lizzy to an independent school, with small classes where she has since thrived. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brain Naturally Follows Scientific Method? Mar 18, 2010
24, 2006) Scientists explore the 'imprinted brain hypothesis' to explain the cause and effect of autism and autistic syndromes such as Asperger's syndrome, highlighted by the book 'The Curious Incident of the. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Advanced gene test better at spotting autism Mar 16, 2010
The so-called spectrum ranges from mild Asperger's syndrome to severe mental retardation and social disability, and there is no cure or widely accepted good treatment. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Court rules again against vaccine-autism claims Mar 13, 2010
The so-called spectrum ranges from mild Asperger's Syndrome to severe mental retardation and social disability, and there is no cure or good treatment. The U.S. Institute of Medicine has reported several times that no link can be found between vaccines and autism. (MSNBC -- Health)
TV Viewers Googling "Asperger's Disease" Mar 11, 2010
A Plotline on "Parenthood" Sends Viewers To Google For Information On Asperger's Syndrome ... (CBS) NBC's new drama "Parenthood" may not be No. 1 in the ratings, but it gave rise to the top Google search term on Wednesday - Asperger's syndrome. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
U.S. autism cases show 59% increase, alarming activists Mar 4, 2010
While some function relatively well, like those with Asperger's syndrome, others, like the Wrights' grandson, sink into profound disability, unable to speak, and trapped in repetitive movements. The Wrights have spent long hours wondering what could have sent their grandson into the darkness. (The Palm Beach Post)
This 'Parenthood' mingles drama, humor Mar 1, 2010
Like Gil Buckman, the character played by Martin, Adam confronts his son's emotional issues, but here the son has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. And corporate attorney Julia is married to a stay-at-home dad. (USA Today -- Life)
Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Prob... Feb 28, 2010
Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Problems: Language Problems are Common with Aspergers Syndrome ... Asperger's Syndrome and Speech Problems ... Speech difficulties are a sign of Asperger's Syndrome, especially in children under the age of five. (Suite101.com)
Thumbs up to serving community Feb 20, 2010
For Ryan, that meant being a single mother raising two children, one with Asperger's syndrome, while working as a massage therapist in Portsmouth. Ryan is involved with several support groups at Families First and is a member of the Asperger's Association of New England. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Blessings to count: Autism can wear thin even families with deep pockets Feb 17, 2010
Now, many Aspies, a nickname for people with Asperger's syndrome, are upset over a proposal they see as an attack on their identity. Under proposed changes to the most widely used diagnostic manual of mental illness, Asperger's syndrome would no longer be a separate diagnosis. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
'Bonding' Hormone Might Help Some with Autism Feb 17, 2010
MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome were better able to "catch" social cues after inhaling the hormone oxytocin, new research shows ... All had high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. (MEDLINEplus)
'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Shows Promise in Autism Feb 16, 2010
Following oxytocin inhalation, adults with Asperger's syndrome or high-functioning autism were more inclined to play with the most socially responsive partner in a video ball game, reported Angela Sirigu of the CNRS lab in Bron, France, and colleagues ... Ten had received clinical diagnoses of Asperger's syndrome, and three were considered to have high-functioning autism. (ABC News)
Love hormone may help autism symptoms Feb 16, 2010
People with Asperger's syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders often have problems with social interaction. Eye contact the first step Sirigu said oxytocin could help autism patients who have normal intellectual functions and fairly good language abilities because it improves eye contact. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hannah 'blacklisted' Feb 15, 2010
Daryl Hannah was "blacklisted" from Hollywood because she suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. The 'Splash' actress was diagnosed with the illness which limits social interaction early in her career and admits she almost ruined her professional life because she was so nervous of doing promotion as it involved talking to lots of people. (iAfrica.com)
Hindu Activists Disrupt Bollywood Star's Premiere Feb 13, 2010
"My Name is Khan," which opened across India on Friday, is set in the United States against the backdrop of the 9/11 attacks and traces the journey of a Muslim man who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. Police officer Roy said more than 1,100 Hindu nationalists were detained this week in Mumbai in an attempt to prevent disruption of the film's screenings. (Newsmax)
Preterm babies show higher autism risk Feb 12, 2010
The conditions range from severe cases of "classic" autism to Asperger's syndrome a disorder in which a person has normal intelligence and verbal skills, but difficulty socializing and understanding subtler forms of communication, like body language and vocal tone ... In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Confirms Link Between Older Maternal Age and Autism Feb 12, 2010
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimates that as many as one in 110 children in the U.S. has an autistic spectrum disorder a group of developmental disorders including autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. The prevalence of in California in 2007 was 12 times that from 1987, representing an average annual growth of 13 percent, according to a report from the California Department of Developmental Services. (Scientific American)
New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed Feb 12, 2010
Other issues were also addressed, including creating an overarching category known as "autism spectrum disorders" to encompass autism, Asperger's syndrome and other similar conditions. This term is already widely used. (MEDLINEplus)
Autism diagnosis changes irk Aspies Feb 12, 2010
CHICAGO - In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness ... Under proposed changes to the most widely used , Asperger's syndrome would no longer be a separate diagnosis. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bible of new conditions, names Feb 11, 2010
If they have Asperger's syndrome, you might have to stop calling it that and switch to "mild autism spectrum disorder." And if getting a handle on math is their problem, they could have "dyscalculia.". Those are just some of the new names and mental disorders released Wednesday by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that could be included in the next edition of mental health practitioners' tome of reference, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual , usually called the DSM.. (India Times, India)
Mental conditions to be redefined Feb 11, 2010
(CNN) -- People with Asperger's syndrome would be included in the same diagnostic group as people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders, according to new guidelines under consideration by the American Psychiatric Association. Psychiatrists are in the process of revising the guidelines, known as the. (CNN)
Changes Proposed In How Psychiatrists Diagnose Feb 11, 2010
Until May, the APA wants to hear from laymen as well as professionals about such changes as "intellectual disability" instead of "mental retardation" or referring to Asperger's syndrome as a mild form of autism ... One woman with Asperger's Syndrome notes that school autism services are often geared to help lower-functioning children, while kids with Asperger's are usually high functioning. (KWTX.com, TX)
MNIK is entertainment: SRK Feb 8, 2010
Shah Rukh, who plays a Muslim Indian with Asperger's syndrome living in the US, finding his marriage to a Hindu single mother (played by Kajol) crumbling post-9/11, wouldn't agree that it's the Islam angle that is grabbing the most attention in the US. "A film normally deals with lots of issues, comedy, or it's a tragedy or a serious film or a dramatic love story like '...Khan' is meant to be," he said. "If one starts talking or deciding on issues before a whole film is seen, it's kinda not... (India Times, India)
Autism parents haunted by question: Why? Feb 6, 2010
"What happens with a large number of families is they get a diagnosis and there are no answers," said Patricia Robinson, who is a therapist for people with ADHD, autism and Asperger's syndrome. "And what I usually see is parents start really researching for information.". (CNN -- Health)
Sena threat shadows over 'My Name is Khan' Feb 6, 2010
In the film, Shah Rukh Khan plays a man with Asperger's Syndrome who is a victim of racial bias in the U.S. in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Claire Danes did her research for role of autistic scientist Feb 5, 2010
That's thanks to her husband, , who portrayed a man with Asperger's syndrome in the 2009 drama Adam. "He did play an autistic person six months prior to my doing Temple, which was a really odd coincidence. And it was very convenient for me, because our bookshelves were already stacked with all of the required reading," Danes says. (USA Today -- Life)
Valentine's Day and Asperger's Synd... Feb 3, 2010
Valentine's Day and Asperger's Syndrome: What to Expect Sharing Sweethearts Day With an Aspie ... Valentine's Day and Asperger's Syndrome ... Most couples have high expectations for Valentine's Day, but for those affected by Asperger's Syndrome, dreams of excitement and surprise may not turn out as hoped. (Suite101.com)
New DVD releases Feb 2, 2010
"Adam" - Hugh Dancy gives a fine, unsentimental performance as a man with Asperger's syndrome who falls in love with a neighbor (Rose Byrne). More. (AZCentral -- Business)
Find A Babysitter Jan 19, 2010
"I was specifically looking for a babysitter who had experience working with children with Asperger's Syndrome. Through your website I was able to find the perfect babysitter who my son adores." - FAB parent survey, July, 2008. "As we do not have immediate family close by who can mind our 21 month year old daughter, FAB has been a god send to our family. We have engaged the support of some lovely, caring, professional women whom our daughter loves and this has given me, as the stay at home mum,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Jan 12, 2010
Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder are just a few things that currently plague America s children. They Are What You Eat: Sweet Risk to the Unborn. (Suite101.com)
Ongoing Human Evolution Could Explain Recent Rise in Certain Disorders Jan 12, 2010
24, 2006) Scientists explore the 'imprinted brain hypothesis' to explain the cause and effect of autism and autistic syndromes such as Asperger's syndrome, highlighted by the book 'The Curious Incident of the. (May 18, 2006) A new study appearing in the May 17 online edition of Nature suggests that the last common ancestor shared between chimps and humans may be ~1 million years more recent than previous estimates. (Science Daily)
Brain Imaging May Help Diagnose Autism Jan 11, 2010
They also may be able to differentiate types of ASDs (classic autism, Asperger's syndrome or other types) in individual patients. In the current study, Roberts and colleagues used magnetoencephalography (MEG), which detects magnetic fields in the brain, similar to the way electroencephalography (EEG) detects electrical fields. (Science Daily)
10 autism clusters identified in California Jan 11, 2010
Hertz-Picciotto said her team is now undertaking two different kinds of studies to look for environmental causes of autism, a spectrum of diseases ranging from severe and profound inability to communicate and mental retardation to relatively mild symptoms called Asperger's syndrome. In one, her team plans to collect dust samples from the homes of 1,300 families with autistic children to look for common chemicals, such as flame retardants, that might be playing a role. (MSNBC -- Health)
Twin Study Underscores Role of Genes in Autism Jan 10, 2010
ASDs range from the more-severe cases of "classic" autism to Asperger's syndrome -- where a person has normal intelligence and verbal skills, but difficulty socializing and understanding subtler forms of communication, like body language and vocal tone. "Autism research has been guided by one important observation for the past several decades - that autism has a large genetic component," Dr. Paul Law, of the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, told Reuters Health in an email. (MEDLINEplus)
Andersons' horse farm ‘grows' people, lifts spirits Jan 10, 2010
Just a few months ago, doctors diagnosed Kyle with Asperger's Syndrome. Another type of autism, people with Asperger's Syndrome can show high intelligence but tend to have difficulty understanding social situations. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome? Jan 10, 2010
What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome ... What jobs can't I do if I have Asperger's syndrome ... I have a milder form of autism (Asperger's syndrome). (CNN -- Health)
Video Topics A–Z » Jan 10, 2010
The common signs and symptoms of autism and related disorders, including PDD and Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Holly takes us through the different. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
U.S. researchers find better way to diagnose autism Jan 10, 2010
They also may be able to differentiate types of ASDs (classic autism, Asperger's syndrome or other types) in individual patients. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
