Asperger's Disorder
Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger disorder (AD) or simply Asperger's,
is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction
and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
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This is Schuyler
Schuyler was just four years old when he was diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism. Through early and intensive intervention, which has included many years at therapeutic boarding schools, Schuyler continues to experience successful relationships, academic progress, and vocational growth and opportunities.
Featured Articles for Asperger's
Feeling Guilty When Raising a Child With Special Needs
Parents are often their own toughest critics. When the idyllic picture of what we thought our family would look like is a stark contrast to what the reality is, we add on even more stress by feeling guilty about what we did or didn't do in a a sea of very complex situations. For parents of special needs children, these instances are magnified, but they are recurring thoughts of every parent, nearly every day. Break the cycle of guilt for your sake and for the sake of your child.
When Your Child with Asperger's Disorder is Bullied
It's not just about your child being picked last for the kickball game or not making new friends at school, it's about the derogatory comments towards your child from other children or the lack of empathy from the adults in his/her life. Finding the right tools to help your child with Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder and educating those who interact with your child, will help lead you all down a path towards a bright future for your child.
Reflecting on Newtown and Coming Out of the Closet on Mental Illness: It's Time
Each year we reflect on the anniversary of Newtown. During the recollection, let's make sure that we strengthen our commitment to preventing this from happening again, anywhere. One way is to read this emotional plea by Christine Walker, mother of a son afflicted with mental illness.
Latest Articles for Asperger's
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Treatment for Mental Health and Addiction Finally Gets a Level Playing Field
Written By: Christine Walker
Christine Walker, author of Chasing Hope, was on hand last week for the announcement that the White House would issue the final rules to the Mental Health And Addiction Parity Act of 2008. Thirty-Three years overdue, this change will have a momentous impact on the lives of those sufferering from mental illness and addiction.
Parents of Special Needs Children Need to Ask Tough Financial Questions
Written By: Christine Walker, Pamela DeLoatch
Many parents of kids with special needs are so busy planning for the present that they neglect to plan for their child's financial future. But the best time to take a look at this is as soon as you know your child will need additional care. Find out some of the hard questions they should answer as they plan for the future.
Loving Your Child—No Matter What They Do
Written By: Pamela DeLoatch | Resource Creation By: Leeann Sanders | Illustrations By: Nathan Lueth | Design By: Sunny DiMartino
There are countless books on parenting, but nothing fully prepares you to be the parent of YOUR child. Every child is different, every situation is different, and every day can be different than the last. For parents of children with special needs, this is surely the case. There is no manual for how to handle meltdowns, rage episodes, and aggressive behavior and there is no clear cut answer to how you should FEEL about your children during these times of struggle.
Residential Care: A Story of Love and Caring for a Traumatized Daughter
Written By: Lizzie Vance, Aleksandra Corwin | Resource Creation By: Leeann Sanders | Designed By: Sunny DiMartino, Christy Bui
After years of rages and fighting, Lori Hetzel’s adopted daughter’s behavior, diagnosed as Reactive Attachment Disorder, turns in a dangerous direction, leading the family to consider options for her care they have never wanted to consider until now. Nadya’s extreme emotionality, aggressive reactivity, and unpredictability has left the family with no good, safe options for keeping her at home.
Caring for a Child with ASD: Beyond Isolation and Confinement
Written By: Amanda Ronan | Resource Creation By: Keli McNeill | Design By: Sunny DiMartino, Christy Bui, Nathan Lueth
Parents with children on the Autism Spectrum often feel isolated from their community. Very often good friends and even close family members stop visiting the home, inviting the family out or calling and checking in. On top of what parents are dealing with in order to get the right diagnosis and treatment plans for their child, parents feel confined to their homes and alone in their journey.
Sitting in the Light of Human Connection
Written By: Katie Gutierrez
A reflection on the beauty of special education staff and their dedication to the kids with disabilities that they serve. Bodies of Light.