Did you know that this is the first generation of children who have recieved their Asperger’s diagnosis in childhood? These children are going to college and busting myths about Aspergers Syndrome. There is a terrific article about these students going to college, and how many colleges are stepping up to assist them in college life. The [...]
Full Story »PBS’s “Arthur” to showcase Aspergers!
Leigh Attaway Wilcox, author and blogger for the Dallas Moms Blog, announced that Arthur will explore Asperger’s as the show starts its next season. Mark the date: April 5! And please read Leigh’s blog in the Dallas Moms Blog HERE. It is very exciting to see Asperger’s Syndrome receiving nationwide attention.
Full Story »New Study on Autism
Science Daily released the results of a French study on the effects of Oxytocin on Autistic patients.
Full Story »College for those with Asperger’s Syndrome
Many Asperger’s students have at least normal IQs, and many have exceptional talents and abilities. This year I had the pleasure of working with a young man with Asperger’s whom I found delightful; his sense of humor is acute, and his mathematical and scientific knowledge and aptitude is off the charts. Many Asperger’s students go on to college, but care must be taken, not only in the college environments from an academic standpoint, but also in housing and living skills.
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