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    Sherri Byrand column: Evolution does not deny the genius of ... 29 Jan 2006
    Because of his Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological condition, my son has great difficulty with figurative language: He takes things literally. ...
    - Sheboygan Press,

    Firms Told To Employ Those With Asperger's Syndrome Jan 20, 2006
    Business organizations in Scotland are being encouraged to employ people with Asperger's Syndrome, who suffer from difficulties while relating and ...
    - MedIndia,

    Program offered on Asperger's Syndrome Dec 29, 2005
    The Mansfield Public Library will sponsor the program, "Asperger's Syndrome: an introduction" on Jan. 19 at 7 pm with Dania Jekel ...
    - Mansfield News,

    People with Asperger's syndrome misunderstood Jan 10, 2006
    By Rosie Mestel. “Mom, I’m not like that,� 21-year-old Tom Iland told his mother as they watched a TV news report about a young ...
    - Greensboro News Record,

    Disruptive children need friends, too Jan 25, 2006
    The school psychologist says that this child, though an excellent student, may have Asperger's Syndrome because she says and does inappropriate things when ...
    - Joliet Herald News,

    Wicked beyond belief Jan 27, 2006
    ...report. Medical experts were unable to diagnose any mental illness or disability or conditions such as Asperger's Syndrome. The ...
    - Leigh Today,

    Dr. Phil Provides Cutting-Edge Brain Imaging for Guests with ... Jan 26, 2006
    ...televised Dr. Phil Show on Tuesday last week covered a topic relating to "extreme neurological disorders," including Tourette's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    New Vines Album Coming In April Jan 26, 2006
    Due to singer Craig Nicholls' Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism, The Vines' website says that they won't be able to tour for long periods of time but ...
    - Chart Attack,

    What’s happening Jan 26, 2006
    ...needs a young English-speaking male volunteer to work with a bright, pleasant child who has severe social skills problems, as a result of Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - West Island Chronicle,

    The Rich Center for Autism Welcomes New Year With Debut of Free E ... Jan 26, 2006
    State University, The Rich Center for Autism will make the two courses: The Rich Center’s Interactive Course for Asperger's Syndrome Information; and The ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Fragile, literal landscapesconjure a brittle, human condition Jan 27, 2006
    Sylvia suffers from a condition similar to Asperger's syndrome, which means she cannot stand any adjustment in her environment, from the rearrangement of ...
    - Australian,

    Autism News Site Launches with Exclusive Interview Jan 26, 2006
    Many parents and educators are learning more about autism and asperger's syndrome as international numbers of these conditions have risen dramatically in ...
    - Xtvworld (press release),

    An autism opera, an aphasia comedy, a Tourette's musical Jan 24, 2006
    Instead, there's a multimedia one-man show about the mad- cow-like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ( CJD), a puppet show about Asperger's syndrome (The Boy Who ...
    - Village Voice,

    First things first Jan 20, 2006
    ...a book investigating whether Andy Warhol, among other influential figures in the arts, mathematics and history, suffered from Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form ...
    - Scotsman,

    Pinoy Kasi : 'Sinto-sinto' Jan 17, 2006
    I prefer the term "autisms" because you have a whole range here to include Asperger's syndrome, where people can't read emotions but can manage to function ...
    - INQ7.net,

    Teen arsonist guilty of murder of sister Jan 25, 2006
    ...condition, but the court was told that he showed psychopathic symptoms despite his young age while his lawyers claimed he was suffering from Asperger's syndrome ...
    - Life Style Extra,

    Making small talk helps children with disease learn social skills Jan 10, 2006
    For children born with Asperger's Syndrome, however, making friends is not only painful and embarrassing, it's forever beyond their reach, no matter how hard ...
    - York Region Era Banner,

    We need support Jan 11, 2006
    John Irons of Davenham claims people with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism which affects four times as many men as women, are being ignored by Cheshire ...
    - ic CheshireOnline,

    Scarborough stabbing leads to bill Jan 19, 2006
    McLaughlin. Asperger's Syndrome is one of five neurological disorders that falls into the category of autism spectrum disorders. ...
    - KeepMEcurrent.com,

    Government guide a timely volume Jan 22, 2006
    Jane Simon is the 18-year-old narrator. Because she has Asperger's Syndrome. She is afraid of anything out of her ordinary routine. ...
    - Winnipeg Free Press (subscription),

    Music gives autistic kids social rewards Jan 25, 2006
    ...he expected. Sawyer has a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning autism with profound social issues. The ...
    - Enterprise-Record,

    On the tube Jan 17, 2006
    ...neighborhood friend. • “Dr. Phil,� 3 pm, NBC: The doctor talks about Asperger's syndrome and Tourette's syndrome. • “Maury Povich ...
    - The Olympian,

    Books follow family through a half century Jan 7, 2006
    The novel is written from the perspective of 13 narrators. Psychologist John M. Ortiz has written two books about Asperger's syndrome, a development disorder. ...
    - Patriot-News,

    Parole officer: NY real estate heir belongs in prison facility Jan 13, 2006
    DeGuerin also presented a letter from Durst's psychiatrist that stated Durst suffers from a mild form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, which contributed ...
    - Newsday,

    Set-top box developer acquired by Motorola Jan 18, 2006
    The phone is designed to improve social interactions, particularly for sufferers of Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. ...
    - Chicago Tribune,

    Mother testifies against teacher Jan 18, 2006
    Paige, now 11, has Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder similar to autism. Gaydos, who now lives in Colorado, was the first witness called Tuesday. ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Trial begins in special ed abuse case Jan 17, 2006
    Paige, now 11, has Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder similar to autism, and was in Miller's special education classroom at Eisenhower Elementary in ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Jobless loner gets 15 years for killing playmate, 10 Jan 20, 2006
    Smith had claimed to suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, but there was no medical evidence to suggest he had any mental illness. ...
    - Scotsman,

    MLK Day parking tickets waived Jan 17, 2006
    Finan's submission was a futuristic short story in which a man with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism, relied upon a mood phone to better interpret ...
    - Durham Herald Sun,

    Student gets call for 'mood phone' Jan 16, 2006
    But Finan thinks it could be, and that it could be especially valuable to people who, like his story's protagonist, have Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of ...
    - Durham Herald Sun,

    Group helps parents of children with autism Jan 20, 2006
    This support group is for any parent in Sullivan County who has a child with autism, Asperger's Syndrome or other pervasive developmental delays. ...
    - Times Herald-Record,

    Support groups Jan 17, 2006
    For parents with a child with autism, Asperger's syndrome or other pervasive developmental delay. Children welcome; snacks provided. ...
    - Times Herald-Record,

    Atomic Hangover Jan 12, 2006
    My father once diagnosed himself with Asperger's syndrome, a vogue affliction among the ranks of engineers he would later join. ...
    - North Bay Bohemian,

    Drivers in highway terrorism Jan 16, 2006
    Mr Marasa said his client suffered from Asperger's syndrome, a condition that could cause sufferers to act inappropriately without intending to. ...
    - Warrnambool Standard,

    Autism in America Jan 16, 2006
    On the other end of the spectrum are people with Asperger's syndrome -- unusually intelligent and quick learners who nevertheless have trouble with social ...
    - Child

    Parents aim to teach state a lesson Jan 19, 2006
    Eryn has a high-functioning form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome and attends a private school, paid for by her home district. ...
    - Newark Star Ledger,

    Wide and Wonderful Jan 12, 2006
    ...this day and age doesn't do it then what about having four boys who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, difficulties with socialising; Asperger's Syndrome (difficulty in ...
    - Epoch Times,

    The Age of Autism: CDC probes vaccines Jan 6, 2006
    ...who received vaccines and medicines with Thimerosal as infants are more likely to later have developmental problems such as Asperger's Syndrome or autism ...
    - United Press International

    A BABY SITTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Jan 3, 2006
    Typical clients include children who have autism or Asperger's syndrome, who are nonverbal, or who have attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Father and son arrested after fireworks citation Jan 6, 2006
    DJ, who has Asperger's Syndrome, became upset and began to cry and hit himself, approximately 20 feet away from the officers, MacFarlane said. ...
    - Jacksonville Daily Progress,

    Fish-oil supplements to be tested on children with behavioural ... Jan 8, 2006
    ...from a range of conditions such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia and Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Independent,

    2006: Bring it on! Dec 30, 2005
    They constitute belated birthday greetings to the musician, painter, scientist and Hans Asperger (discoverer of Asperger's syndrome), all born between 100 and ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald,

    Special needs pupils to get fish oil supplements Jan 9, 2006
    ...of problems including attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive ...
    - The Observer,

    Fish oil may improve behaviour of children with special ... Jan 10, 2006
    ...from a range of conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia and Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Omega-3 May Help Special Children Jan 9, 2006
    The children belong to the 10 years to 16 years age group, and they suffer from disorders like dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome, autism, dyslexia, attention ...
    - MedIndia,

    Spotlight Program students go to the theater Jan 12, 2006
    The North Shore Arc recently introduced a new program, Spotlight, for 10- to 19-year-olds who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or related disorders ...
    - Danvers Herald,

    2005: A year to remember Jan 3, 2006
    A unique summer camp, held at Tall Oaks near Linwood, included activities for children who have been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Tonganoxie Mirror,

    New trial to test how fish oil helps children's behaviour Jan 9, 2006
    ...have problems like attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive ...
    - NutraIngredients.com,

    AUTISM CYRMU'S SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE IN ... Jan 9, 2006
    Speaking from a parent’s perspective will be Powys-based John Moore while Danny Beath and Roger Kelly, who both have Asperger's syndrome, will also address ...
    - Awares

    Through the Times With Peter Kramer, MD Jan 12, 2006
    ...mental health. Already, he has covered such issues as Asperger's syndrome, electroconvulsive therapy, and food and mood. In prior ...
    - Psychiatric Times,

    Bay Area news in brief Jan 6, 2006
    ...damages based on allegations that special education teacher Karen Miller caused physical injury to their daughter Paige, who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    The man who battles for the rights of Ulster children Jan 4, 2006
    One study currently taking place is looking at care for people with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. "It is not research for its own sake. ...
    - Belfast Telegraph,

    'Ask the Dust' to Kick Off Santa Barbara Fest Jan 5, 2006
    Making its US premiere will be "Mozart and the Whale," a dramedy about two people with Asperger's Syndrome, starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell, written ...
    - Back Stage,

    Freedom of conscience or tyranny - - your choice Jan 7, 2006
    He served as the singles director in the 1990s for a church in southwest Chicago. He has a 9 year old son with Asperger's Syndrome. ...
    - renewamerica.us,

    Autistic child finds solace in the wilderness of Wonder Lake Dec 28, 2005
    ...with Brooks' autism every day. Brooks suffers from a mild form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome. Autism is a neurological ...
    - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner,

    Health notes 23 Nov 2005
    ..."Asperger's Syndrome," noon and 7 pm, Orange County Youth Advocate Programs, 300 Stony Brook Court. A look at the autistic continuum. Call 888-343-8181, ext. ...
    - Times Herald-Record,

    Woman stands behind the man behind red suit 23 Nov 2005
    The Alexanders understand this because they have an 8-year-old grandchild with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. "She's fabulous;" Sally Alexander said. ...
    - Seattle Times,

    Autism and hope 23 Nov 2005
    ...today. More than 1 in 200 young children may now be affected by autism, pervasive development disorder, or Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Washington Times,

    Asperger's Syndrome Nov 1, 2005
    ...killed two of his neighbors 22-year old Christina Smith and her father Vernon, he posted cries for help on a website used by people with Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - abc7.com,

    The Practical Linguist / Lessons from Asperger's syndrome Nov 3, 2005
    The passage is from Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by psychologist Tony Attwood. He was writing about ...
    - Daily Yomiuri Online,

    In Autism And Related Disorders, Recognizing Emotion Is Different ... Nov 22, 2005
    In contrast to previous reports, for those with autism or Asperger's syndrome, recognizing facial expressions is separate from identifying familiar faces ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Bullying of autistic students 'ignored' Nov 22, 2005
    Smith said the Government had provided more than $6 million this year to support the special needs of SA school students with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. ...
    - Advertiser Adelaide,

    Health Notes Nov 22, 2005
    ...area residents with information and resources on phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, eating disorders, Asperger's syndrome, Tourette's and ...
    - The Grand Rapids Press,

    Burton may be autistic Nov 17, 2005
    ...life mother of four autistic children and during her research she recognised character traits the director shares with kids with Asperger's Syndrome - of which ...
    - Ireland Online,

    Suicide among Asperger's Teens Nov 1, 2005
    It was stated that he suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. On the one hand I was quite surprised to hear this since I do not recall ...
    - Bella Online

    Life, Newly Realized, on the Autistic Spectrum Nov 10, 2005
    I discovered something called Asperger's Syndrome, which is high-functioning autism and markedly different in its presentation than what we could call ...
    - Quindecim Online (subscription),

    Being ABLE to Understand Nov 19, 2005
    Youth group co-advisor Wilma Gardner, whose 9-year-old son Matt has Asperger's Syndrome, said many people in their congregation are touched by a disability ...
    - Citizens Voice,

    A Smartville man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for ... Nov 19, 2005
    ...“He can rot in hell,� he said of Scott. The boy was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Attention Deficit Disorder. Asperger's ...
    - Appeal-Democrat,

    A Public Balm for Private Anguish Nov 18, 2005
    Earlier this week, I told the story of another parent's 16-year-old son — who, like Freund, also has Asperger's syndrome — and how he narrowly escaped ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Tim Burton autism claims Nov 17, 2005
    The 'Charlie and the Chocolate' director has some of the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - because he is highly intelligent but lacks in ...
    - FemaleFirst.co.uk,

    Search Continues For Missing RAMMSTEIN Fan - Nov. 18, 2005 Nov 18, 2005
    According to Nu-News.com, Lamar has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism most commonly marked by difficulty socializing with others. ...
    - Blabbermouth.net,

    Kenneth Spinney Takes Over As Special Services Director Nov 17, 2005
    ...active in the field of education during the summer and recently piloted an extended school year services program for children with Asperger's syndrome at Camp ...
    - Black Enterprise,

    Search continues for missing freshman Nov 16, 2005
    Klotzbier said. Lamar has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism most commonly marked by difficulty socializing with others. The ...
    - The Northeastern News (subscription),

    Binge-drinking 18-year-old was racially abusive Nov 17, 2005
    She explained that it was unusual for him to drink that much and that he suffered from Asperger's syndrome which could sometimes manifested itself in anti ...
    - Advertiser 24,

    Shooting for the Moon, on a Budget Nov 18, 2005
    ...graduation, Mr. Darling returned home to Carlisle, Mass., where he spent much time with his 16-year-old brother, Nick, who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of ...
    - New York Times,

    For your health Nov 8, 2005
    Bergen County Chapter, Asperger's Syndrome Education Network, 9:30 am to noon Monday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 233 S. Highwood Ave., Glen Rock. ...
    - NorthJersey.com,

    Altogether Now: One Book, One New Paltz Oct 31, 2005
    ...the Dog in the Night-Time (Vintage, 2003), a story narrated by Christopher Boone, a fictional 15-year-old mathematical genius with Asperger's syndrome (a form ...
    - Chronogram,

    Real parents: Making it all work after divorce, remarriage, cancer ... Nov 12, 2005
    Jason was diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder at age 4, then doctors suspected he might have Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. ...
    - Seattle Times,

    Killer Sought Solace Online Nov 1, 2005
    The messages paint a portrait of a troubled young man struggling with Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder described as a variant of autism that ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Web Sites Weigh Problem Of Posted Threats Nov 8, 2005
    Before last Saturday's shootings, Freund begged for help and told an online message board for people with Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder marked ...
    - InformationWeek,

    Report: Orange County gunman was social outcast, even on the ... Nov 6, 2005
    Freund then went home and shot himself. Freund had Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by poor communication and social skills. ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Threats Online: Is There a Duty to Tell? Nov 1, 2005
    The operators of an Asperger's syndrome message board on which an Orange County teen threatened a "terror campaign" in the days before he killed his two ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Hell of the carers driven to breaking point Nov 5, 2005
    Angela Browning, Tory MP for Tiverton and Honiton in Devon, only received support for her son, now 33, who has Asperger's syndrome, when she was desperate. ...
    - The Observer,

    Kids overcome disabilities in cheerleading class Oct 24, 2005
    But it's notable because Julie has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, so taking hold of the poms and participating in a cheerleading class taught by ...
    - Indianapolis Star,

    Autistic man gets 3-year sentence in ricin case Nov 9, 2005
    Attorneys for 38-year-old Robert Alberg, who has a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome and has been diagnosed with clinical depression and other mental ...
    - Seattle Times,

    High School Football Players Suspended After Writing Death Threats Nov 9, 2005
    Freund, who suffered from a neurological disorder called Asperger's syndrome, used a shotgun to kill two neighbors on Oct. 29 in Aliso Viejo. ...
    - NBC4.TV,

    Autistic man sentenced for trying to make ricin Nov 9, 2005
    Alberg has a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome and has been diagnosed with clinical depression and other mental disorders. ...
    - kgw.com (subscription),

    A syndrome that sets them apart Nov 4, 2005
    I am an adult with Asperger's syndrome and am employed teaching parents and educators about AS and other autism spectrum disorders. ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Teacher creates newprivate school in Andover Nov 14, 2005
    ...will be of “average, above-average or superior intelligence,� Farrell said, but suffer from conditions such as dyslexia and Asperger's syndrome, a milder ...
    - Lowell Sun,

    Conference on autism next week Nov 12, 2005
    Jerry Newport, diagnosed at 40 with Asperger's syndrome, became an advocate for the "differently abled" after he identified with the traits of Raymond Babbitt ...
    - Staten Island Advance,

    In every boy there is a bit of 'idiot savant' Nov 14, 2005
    ...the female's skill at the same. (This inability is, I believe, a key facet of Asperger's syndrome.). We are also rubbish at sitting ...
    - EducationGuardian.co.uk,

    State high court hears killer's case Nov 1, 2005
    Christopher Quarles told the Florida Supreme Court the trial judge didn't give enough credence to Schoenwetter's diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, a form of ...
    - Florida Today,

    People with autism have their say at the DRC Nov 2, 2005
    Group will be made up of people with autism and 'neuro-diverse' conditions such as Tourette's syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Disabilities.AFreePress.com,

    Report: Orange County killer left angry, suicidal messages on Web ... Nov 1, 2005
    19-year-old William Freund left anguished and angry messages on a Web site called wrongplanet.net that is used by people with Asperger's syndrome, the Los ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Deadly Shooting Spree Nov 1, 2005
    ...messages left by William Freund before he killed two neighbors and himself in Aliso Viejo indicate he was an anguished Asperger's syndrome sufferer crying out ...
    - abc7.com,

    California killer posted messages for help Nov 1, 2005
    The Los Angeles Times said Freund was afflicted with the neurological disorder known as Asperger's syndrome, a variant of autism that hampers people's ability ...
    - Webindia123,

    Report: Teen In Murder-Suicide Suffered Neurological Disorder Nov 1, 2005
    The Los Angeles Times reports that Freund suffered from Asperger's syndrome, a neurological disorder that can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts. ...
    - NBC4.TV,

    Employment brings independence Oct 28, 2005
    For Metz, who has a developmental disorder called Asperger's Syndrome, the check is more than money in the bank. It's a sign of his inde. ...
    - Roanoke Times,

    Suicide message was posted before rampage Nov 1, 2005
    The messages were posted on wrongplanet.net, a site used by people with Asperger's syndrome, an autism-like neurological disorder marked by poor social skills ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Signs of trouble? Nov 1, 2005
    The Time says the 19-year-old left the messages on a Web site called wrongplanet-dot-net used by people with Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Eyewitness News,

    Many protest cuts in teacher aides Oct 28, 2005
    Jodi MacNeill, holding her 5-year-old daughter with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism with high-functioning ability, said, "She gets frustrated because ...
    - Woonsocket Call,

    Beth Bragg: Anchorage special needs school needs a civilian ... Nov 4, 2005
    Kaitlyn, who's in the third grade, has a multitude of diagnoses -- bipolar disease, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. ...
    - Anchorage Daily News,

    Former Barrington resident pens first book Oct 26, 2005
    ...prefers. Her own son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at a young age, and withdrew from everyone for about five years. She ...
    - Bristol Phoenix,

    Fascinated with fossils Oct 24, 2005
    A sixth grader, he is enrolled in special-education classes. Ned has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. ...
    - Philadelphia Inquirer,

    What is autism? Oct 25, 2005
    ...severe. Autism spectrum disorders include Asperger's syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorders-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). ...
    - Muncie Star Press,

    Experts educate parents about special-needs children Oct 30, 2005
    ...son, Christopher, was misdiagnosed as having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 3, then correctly diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age ...
    - Hagerstown Morning Herald,

    Three programs scheduled at CSJ to shed light on autism Oct 26, 2005
    The second evening will also feature a discussion of Asperger's Syndrome, a specific form of autism suffered by highly intelligent and highly verbal individuals ...
    - Rutland Herald,

    Threats Online: Is There a Duty to Tell? Nov 1, 2005
    By Kimi Yoshino, William Lobdell and Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writers The operators of an Asperger's syndrome message board on which an Orange County ...
    - LaSalute.net,

    The answer to autism? 02 Oct 2005
    Asperger's syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) come under this catch-all term. ...
    - The Herald

    HEALTH: Asperger's Syndrome: Mother becomes advocate after son is ... Sep 26, 2005
    ...end, Isaacs looked to the Internet for answers and discovered that her son's symptoms matched those of a little-understood disorder known as Asperger's Syndrome ...
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch

    Event celebrates advances Sep 28, 2005
    Their children had all been diagnosed with the same baffling condition -- Asperger's Syndrome, a milder variant of Autism Spectrum Disorder. ...
    - MetroWest Daily News

    The really nutty professor Sep 30, 2005
    ...they need. One problem among academics may be the form of "high functioning autism" known as Asperger's syndrome. People affected ...
    - Los Angeles Times

    Probing Question: What accounts for the recent rise in cases of ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...may fall under that heading." Autism spectrum disorders, as they're known in the profession, have grown to include mild forms like Asperger's Syndrome as well ...
    - Penn State Live

    Dad gets five years for battering baby Sep 30, 2005
    Anandakumar's counsel, Michael House, asked for a hospital order saying that he suffered from Asperger's syndrome and epilepsy and needed psychiatric help. ...
    - Life Style Extra

    Caring mum Julie wins national award for helping parents Sep 30, 2005
    The 9-year-old suffers from Asperger's syndrome — a form of autism — cerebral palsy, language impairment, attention deficit disorder and other problems. ...
    - Mercury

    Nutty Professors Sep 12, 2005
    ...as can be the case with obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, and the kind of high-functioning autism known as Asperger's syndrome ...
    - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)

    Education for autistic children cannot take a 'one size fits all' ... Sep 27, 2005
    Many young people with autism and Asperger's syndrome excel at their coursework yet find their college or university years an isolating experience. ...
    - Scotsman

    Suicide pact of web pair Sep 28, 2005
    ...in 1993. The court heard Mr Aston was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome - a form of autism - and dyslexia as a child. His mother ...
    - ic SouthLondon.co.uk

    Terre Haute House Tour Sep 24, 2005
    ...up one last visitation. Toby has a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, which often leads to fixations. His fixation is architecture ...
    - WTHI

    'Cheap' care offer angers mother Sep 6, 2005
    For years Ms Thurland fought to have her son's condition diagnosed and when it was confirmed he had Asperger's Syndrome she thought the right support would ...
    - BBC News

    When smoke gets in the mind Sep 28, 2005
    ...is treated in books such as Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, the author roots Baker's psychopathology in his Asperger's syndrome ...
    - Telegraph.co.uk

    Support groups enable members to be with others who understand Sep 25, 2005
    ...health system. Mattson's son has bipolar disorder and Asperger's syndrome, a neurobiological disorder similar to autism. The Mattsons ...
    - Cincinnati Enquirer

    You'd better believe it Sep 17, 2005
    What's striking is the psychological shrewdness, and a kind of prescience: anyone wanting tips on Asperger's syndrome need look no further. ...
    - The Observer

    Parents claim teacher restrained kid Sep 14, 2005
    But Barry Grushkin said he was never told restraints were being used on his daughter, Anaya – who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism – until he ...
    - Boston Herald

    Autism college saves journeys Sep 14, 2005
    People affected by the condition - which includes autism and Asperger's syndrome - usually experience difficulties with social interaction, problems with ...
    - ic Wales

    Sale helps special education flower Sep 22, 2005
    ...geared not just toward parents of special needs students, but to those whose children are friends with someone that has, for example, Asperger's syndrome or a ...
    - Medfield Press

    Some Kind of Genius Sep 19, 2005
    ...skill. What makes this story a real heart-grabber is that Tony's brother, Ray, has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. Faced ...
    - Blogcritics.org

    Hardest-Working Person in Ventura County contest: finalists Sep 5, 2005
    Upon graduation, she established the nonprofit Hardy Learning Centers for people with autism, Asperger's Syndrome and attention disorders. ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription)

    Magazine recognizes local coach's dedication Sep 7, 2005
    Murphy said. Murphy said her 13-year-old son Kevin, has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The ...
    - Daytona Beach News-Journal

    Centre that can open door to new life for autism sufferers Sep 12, 2005
    ...routine.". One of the conditions on the autism "spectrum" is Asperger's Syndrome (AS), a more common neurodevelopment state. "People ...
    - Scotsman

    Academic exams taken by true and false people Sep 13, 2005
    Rubin Leitner had spent part of his life homeless and reportedly has Asperger's syndrome, a developmental disorder marked by "an obsessive focus on a subject ...
    - Scientific American

    Hair dispute ends in boys being pulled from school Sep 10, 2005
    Aug. 22. Skyler Burns is autistic and suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a type of pervasive developmental disorder, she said. The ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    'My confidence has grown a lot. I now have privacy and ... Sep 14, 2005
    ...months. Richard, whose family live in Shrewsbury, suffers from Asperger's syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ...
    - ic Wales

    College can bring on clinical depression Sep 9, 2005
    Some do quite well in college, but often need a team to help provide continuing support and assistance." A student with Asperger's Syndrome, for example, might ...
    - AZ Central.com

    Pols: Remove mercury from kids' flu shots Sep 8, 2005
    ...excrete) mercury from their bodies.". L'Italien's son, Rudy, lives with Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. The US Centers for ...
    - Andover Townsman

    Art, science meet in Science on Stage festival Sep 13, 2005
    When his wife gives birth to a son with Asperger's Syndrome, Karl dives deeper into his work while his wife finds fundamentalism. ...
    - Inside Bay Area

    Diet regime gave our boy new lease of life Sep 15, 2005
    Autism, which takes many forms, such as Asperger's Syndrome, is a lifelong disability which affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with people. ...
    - ic Birmingham.co.uk

    Summer reading returns to school along with the students Sep 9, 2005
    In addition to sparking discussion about autism and other spectrum disabilities - the main character Christopher suffered from Asperger's syndrome - the summer ...
    - Natick Bulletin&Tab

    Martin County briefs: August 30 Aug 29, 2005
    The parent of a "very successful" former Martin County student diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome will give the presentation called "Advocating and ...
    - Stuart News (subscription)

    For the love of a special Cub30 Jul 2005
    ...appear naive. After speaking with many professionals, the Kuhens have concluded that Cub, 13, likely has Asperger's Syndrome. People ...
    - Muscatine Journal

    Asperger's Syndrome And The ClassroomJul 25, 2005
    Are public schools making the grade? Some parents and specialists don't think so. They say the public school system is failing children ...
    - WAFF

    The Master of Puppets: Teen uses imagination and creativity to ...Jul 28, 2005
    Crooks was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome early in his childhood, and his mother, Carol Lee Vanasse, said puppets became a way of helping Eric communicate ...
    - Shore Publishing

    Mum may have to teach her sonJul 29, 2005
    Eleven-year-old Laurence Clover, who has Asperger's Syndrome, was told there was no school in Cambridgeshire that could teach him. ...
    - Cambridge Evening News

    Northern Monmouth Support GroupsJul 23, 2005
    ASPERGER'S SYNDROME: ASPEN (Asperger Syndrome Education Network) parent support group with guest speakers meets 7-9 pm the third Wednesday of the month (except ...
    - Asbury Park Press

    Health calendarJul 25, 2005
    ...adults struggling with learning disabilities, diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, behavioral problems, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Asperger's syndrome, or any ...
    - Gloucester Daily Times

    Fire strikes Ottumwa homeJul 20, 2005
    More than the fire itself, she seemed to worry about breaking the news about the destruction of their new home to her boy, who has Asperger's Syndrome, a type ...
    - Ottumwa Courier

    Andrew Vogl: A Helping HandJul 6, 2005
    ...an organization called Connecticut PDD (pervasive developmental disorders), which works with children diagnosed with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other ...
    - Shore Publishing

    Young and old make it to the topJul 23, 2005
    ...on the climb. Aidan's ability to concentrate on a task stems from a type of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. He spends blocks ...
    - Seattle Times

    Health BriefsJul 25, 2005
    The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities-University of South Florida will present a program on Asperger's Syndrome from 6-8 pm Aug. ...
    - Naples Daily News (subscription)

    WWE NOTES & NEWS ON BATISTA, ROAD WARRIORS, MATT HARDY, MUHAMMAD ...Jul 25, 2005
    WKYC in Buffalo, New York ran a story about 11 year old Alex Moshenko, who suffers from a rare form of autism, Asperger's Syndrome, getting the chance to meet ...
    - PWinsider

    Tram boy loses freedom pleaJul 25, 2005
    ...to put you second.". He suggested the boy be tested for Asperger's syndrome before being considered for release. The boy will appear ...
    - Melbourne Herald Sun

    Novelists to Speak and Sign Books at Carter Library Ron Rash & ...Jul 25, 2005
    ...on Morgan-Lee, an adolescent girl who shares a secret language with her brother, Ginx, who has a high-functioning form of autism known as Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Duluth Weekly

    Boy diagnosed with form of autism meets his WWE idolsJul 25, 2005
    And knowing that good does win sometimes, helps Alex face his own challenges. As a child, he was diagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. ...
    - WKYC-TV

    Unique summer camp builds social skillsJul 6, 2005
    Camp Determination is a weeklong summer camp for children, ages 8 to 18, who have been diagnosed with autism or Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Tonganoxie Mirror

    Man breaks own record for oldest climber on RainierJul 25, 2005
    ...and Julie Gold said their son probably was capable of getting to the top of Rainier a couple of years ago, but because he has Asperger's syndrome, a type of ...
    - The Olympian

    From misfit to renaissance manJul 3, 2005
    And he's a person living with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. ... Parr said he didn't initially know of Hinman's Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Boston Globe

    Autism "Epidemic?": A Newsmaker InterviewJul 15, 2005
    The DSM-IV included a conscious effort to rein back on the DSM-III criteria but also added new categories (Asperger's syndrome, and PDDNOS) for other pervasive ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Push for a fair deal for autisticJul 1, 2005
    ...up only about 10 per cent of all people with autism spectrum disorders, the umbrella term that includes autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome (about which ...
    - Australian

    County raise idea burning up this callerJul 6, 2005
    His mother was quoted as saying Terry suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated by others. ...
    - Port Huron Times Herald

    Schools adjust to aid children with autismJul 3, 2005
    ...reason. A mild form of autism, Asperger's syndrome, has similar characteristics but doesn't cause significant speech delays. Children ...
    - Fort Worth Star Telegram

    Young artists wanted for Boat WeekJul 9, 2005
    Regarding a comment in Wednesday's paper from an educator from Port Huron and the Terry Nichols issue: I have a daughter with Asperger's syndrome and she is ...
    - Port Huron Times Herald

    Mourners call her 'incredible woman'Jul 19, 2005
    And in Stockbridge, Ga., the victim's 10-year-old brother, Zachary Starbuck -- who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism -- got out his toy detective's kit ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle

    Mother Says Nichols Revealed Bombing RoleJul 3, 2005
    ...it. Wilt contends her son suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated by others. ...
    - Washington Post

    Diving headlong into acceptanceJul 17, 2005
    People who come to Springboard have a wide range of learning disabilities or Asperger's syndrome, a type of autism that impairs social and communication skills ...
    - Boston Globe

    Persian translation of 'Curious Incident' pops upJul 21, 2005
    He has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. He is obsessed with maths, science and Sherlock Holmes but finds it hard to understand other people. ...
    - IranMania News

    Mother says convicted bomb conspirator Terry Nichols talking to ...Jul 3, 2005
    ...never asked. She says Nichols has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated by others. She ...
    - WHBF

    Nichols Talking to FBIJul 3, 2005
    The bomb killed 168 people. She says Nichols has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated by others. ...
    - WIBW

    Pregnant mums in binge drinking warningJul 5, 2005
    ...country as studies aren't kept so there could be a lot more cases because it is often over-looked or misdiagnosed as Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit ...
    - ic Birmingham.co.uk

    Autism Encounters – Promoting AwarenessJul 5, 2005
    ...off quickly talking about Sea World. It just so happens that this boy has Asperger's Syndrome (AS). While in line at the ticket ...
    - Bella Online

    The Face of AutismJul 20, 2005
    ...concepts. The character likely was supposed to have Asperger's Syndrome, which is an extremely high functioning form of the disorder. ...
    - American Chronicle

    'If not us, then who?'Jul 21, 2005
    ...behavior. The 12 children participating in the camp this year have Asperger's syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. Children ...
    - Prince George's Journal

    Man jailed after sex attackJul 18, 2005
    It was there Hallam carried out one of the indecent assaults on the boy who has Asperger's syndrome after taking him to a security room in the building. ...
    - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

    Nichols' mother: Others involved in bombingJul 4, 2005
    ...bombing. Wilt contends her son suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that allows him to be easily manipulated. She ...
    - Lansing State Journal

    For families living with autism, Asperger'sJul 3, 2005
    ...for families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a group of neurobiological disorders that includes autism and Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News

    NATION IN BRIEFJul 3, 2005
    ..."From there on, he had no knowledge." Wilt says her son has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated. · ESTACADA, Ore. ...
    - Washington Post

    The secret of The Priory's successJul 6, 2005
    ...and-butter side of its operations and likes to stress its work with young people suffering from conditions such as autism and Asperger's Syndrome, along with ...
    - Belfast Telegraph

    The lost boy who found happinessJul 12, 2005
    Often found to co-exist with dyslexia, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) or Asperger's syndrome, dyspraxia is thought to affect about ten per cent ...
    - Scotsman

    Horse camp helps kids take it all in strideJul 2, 2005
    ...said. That's when they decided to do some testing. They discovered that he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. Often, people ...
    - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Nichols meeting with FBI, mom saysJul 4, 2005
    Wilt also contends her son suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism that allowed him to be easily manipulated by others. ...
    - Indianapolis Star

    BOE reviews services for kids with autismJul 12, 2005
    ..."A teacher might have one student who has a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome (a mild form of autism) and is receiving all of his instruction in the general ...
    - Honolulu Advertiser

    Tucson Alliance for Autism Center: Need called 'huge'Jul 6, 2005
    When Joshua was diagnosed at age 4 with a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome, his mother, Debbie Logan, said she wasn't "shocked.". ...
    - Tucson Citizen

    BONHAM-CARTER TO STAR AS SUPER-MOTHERJul 8, 2005
    ...succeeds in caring for her brood, four of whom suffer from the "autistic spectrum" - a range of mental disorders including autism and Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Contactmusic.com

    Favourable report card for Hanafin's first termJul 2, 2005
    ...pre-school classes. There are eight autism facilities and five special classes for children with Asperger's Syndrome. But with the ...
    - Sunday Business Post

    New model may better predict outcomes for children with autism and ...Jul 4, 2005
    ...social communication. Those disorders include classic autism, pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's syndrome. Dr. Coplan ...
    - EurekAlert

    Stabbing case shows juvenile code gapJul 12, 2005
    But the victim, who has Asperger's Syndrome, which makes it hard at times to read social cues and make friends, denies there was a pact. ...
    - MaineToday.com

    Giving teens skills for a better life WNC outdoor program helps ...Jul 11, 2005
    ...camps for children ages 8 to 17 with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning differences, Asperger's syndrome and high ...
    - Asheville Citizen-Times

    Book details coping strategies for families with ASD kidsJul 11, 2005
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The group of neurobiological disorders includes autism and Asperger's syndrome. Using a family-centered ...
    - Charlotte Observer

    Buford business teaches self-confidenceJul 2, 2005
    He is now a first-degree black belt. For kids with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADD or ADHD, martial arts training helps them to focus.".
    - Gwinnett Daily Post

    Art from the Heart plans Studio By the Tracks eventJul 10, 2005
    The Studio is a nonprofit organization providing art classes to emotionally conflicted children and adults with autism or Asperger's syndrome. ...
    - Birmingham News




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