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NY Times Opinion: Over-Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0200
Now that the American Psychiatric Association has stated they may refine the ways autism and Asperger syndrome are diagnosed, The New York Times examines the matter on today's opinion page.
First,...
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Proposed Changes to DSM's Autism Definition Likely to Raise Eyebrows
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:08:00 +0200
Few conditions seem to generate as much controversy as autism. The latest potential hornet's nest centers on the upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
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A Farewell to the About.com Autism Site
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:56:00 +0300
Well, it's been about five and a half years.
When I started on this site, my son was just a little guy.
At that time, I wanted to know all about autism...
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An Adult with Autism Follows His Passion
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0300
What can an adult with autism do with his life?
Some adults with autism are fortunate enough to find the supports to pursue their passion.
Lee is an adult with autism who...
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The "New" DAN! and Autism Research Institute
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:51:00 +0300
The Autism Research Institute was out there first, and that's why they own that coveted URL: http://www.autism.com!
Given that the organization has been around for a very long time, it makes...
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Married: With Autism! Is Your Spouse on the Spectrum?
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:46:00 +0300
Back in 2006, I wrote a blog post asking for insights into marriage and autism. The blog's title was "Is Your Spouse Autistic?"
Every week now, it seems, I get another...
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Guilt and Autism Part Two: Choosing and Limiting Therapies
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:15:00 +0300
In response to my recent blog post asking whether parents feel guilty because of their child's autism, one parent said:
Because there is no definitive cause of Autism (not one that...
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Do You Feel Guilty About Your Child's Autism?
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:46:00 +0300
Whose fault is autism?
It was a very long time ago that the "refrigerator mother" theory of autism was tossed out the window. Now, no reasonable person would suggest that mom's...
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Back to School with Autism: How's It Going?
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:02:00 +0300
Back to school is always a tricky time for families with special needs students. How is it going for you and your child?
Tell us about your successful - and not...
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Check out "The Practical Aspie"
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:12:00 +0300
Lianne Holiday Willey is an adult with Asperger syndrome, and a well-respected writer and presenter. She is also a blogger on Psychology.com, where she writes a column called "The Practical...
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