Does anyone know a good place to find information on Aspergers Syndrom?
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Asperger syndrome, also called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's, is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. In very broad terms, individuals with Asperger's have normal or above average intellectual capacity, with atypical or poorly developed social skills often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual as a result.\n\n \nAsperger described his patients as "little professors".The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper. She named the syndrome after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician who himself had used the term autistic psychopathy.\n\nFor a lot more, please check reference links
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Check with national autism parent support sites like\n\nhttp://www.autism-society.org\n\nor\n\nhttp://www.php.com/\n\nGood luck!
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Hi, I think autism and sensory disorders (trouble with balance) are inherited because quite a few people in my family are just like the people you are talking about. It could very well be Asperger's Syndrome because both boys and girls can have this and they do include all the problems that you mentioned. However...Asperger's Syndrome has no facial changes. It could be a different syndrome closely related though...lots of genetic syndromes can have symptoms that are very closely related to autism. Some syndromes even include what is called autistic like behaviors. Have you ever thought of getting the family...all of them tested at a geneticist? Also it could be a metabolic problem so you could also have everyone tested with a specialist in metabolics. The tests are usually just a simple blood test...nothing scary or anything. Good Luck!
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www.webmd.com! It has tons of information on any disease or symptom.
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http://www.disabilityresources.org/FAMOUS.html\n\nhttp://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb/fpwdinfo.html\n\nhttp://www.disabilityhistory.org/people.html\n\nhttp://www.ability.org.uk/Famous%20People%20with%20Disabilities.html\n\nhttp://www.independenceinc.org/trivia.htm\n\nhttp://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/FAMOUS.HTML\n\nhttp://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml
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http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/clinics/c_palsy/cpweb.htm\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm\n\nhttp://about-cerebral-palsy.org/\n\nhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1208.asp\n\nhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/684.asp\n\nhttp://www.cerebralpalsy.org/\n\nhttp://www.ucp.org/
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http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
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I have a group on Yahoo! called Aspies Are Us. You are more than willing to join. We are a bunch of Aspies/Auties-higher-functioning folks--as long as it doesn't offend you. ;-)\n\nGood luck!\n\nMichelle\n\nPs... My group has lots of resources--and you can ask us ANY questions about your son. Take care! God Bless you & your son!
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Put Aspergers Syndrome in the search bar.\n\n\n\nAsperger's Disorder is the term for a specific type of pervasive developmental disorder which is characterized by problems in development of social skills and behavior. In the past, many children with Asperger's Disorder were diagnosed as having autism, another of the pervasive developmental disorders, or other disorders. While autism and Asperger's have certain similarities, there are also important differences. For this reason, children suspected of having these conditions require careful evaluation.\n\nIn general, a child with Asperger's Disorder functions at a higher level than the typical child with autism. For example, many children with Asperger's Disorder have normal intelligence. While most children with autism fail to develop language or have language delays, children with Asperger's Disorder are usually using words by the age of two, although their speech patterns may be somewhat odd.\n\nMost children with Asperger's Disorder have difficulty interacting with their peers. They tend to be loners and may display eccentric behaviors. A child with Asperger's, for example, may spend hours each day preoccupied with counting cars passing on the street or watching only the weather channel on television. Coordination difficulties are also common with this disorder. These children often have special educational needs.\n\nAlthough the cause of Asperger's Disorder is not yet known, current research suggests that a tendency toward the condition may run in families. Children with Asperger's Disorder are also at risk for other psychiatric problems including depression, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.\n\nChild and adolescent psychiatrists have the training and expertise to evaluate pervasive developmental disorders like autism and Asperger's Disorder. They can also work with families to design appropriate and effective treatment programs. Currently, the most effective treatment involves a combination of psychotherapy, special education, behavior modification, and support for families. Some children with Asperger's Disorder will also benefit from medication.\n\nThe outcome for children with Asperger's Disorder is generally more promising than for those with autism. Due to their higher level of intellectual functioning, many of these children successfully finish high school and attend college. Although problems with social interaction and awareness persist, they can also develop lasting relationships with family and friends.
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There are several networking services and autism discussion forums in your area. Some you may want to check out include:\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/discussion/\nhttp://www.autismlink.com/states.php?state=CT\nhttp://www.autismsocietyofct.org/\nhttp://www.ctfeat.org/\nhttp://www.ct-asrc.org/\nhttp://www.ctautism.org/\nBest wishes!\n~Shanynn
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http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
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Wikipedia is pretty good.  Just type in Sexual Disfunction and you will be surprised at what pops up!
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Please find out what the name of the syndrome is and email me at avaisfree@yahoo.com   I would like to know so that I can search it out on line and I'll let you know what I found out and direct you to the site. Also if I were you I'd take my child to the doctor.
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http://www.sarcomaalliance.com/ has lots of information
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Here is a couple. Let me know if you need more \nLisa\n\nhttp://www.lifesatwitch.com/\n\nThrough personal and professional experience, Life's A Twitch! offers presentations, writings, research, songs, children’s resources, a Q/A forum, a chat room, and other sources of encouragement to those living with Tourette Syndrome from Dr. B. Duncan McKinlay\n\n\nhttp://mysonsean.homestead.com/\n\nWELCOME TO THE TICCER TAPE PARADE WHERE WE HAVE A PARADE OF LINKS TO LOTS OF PLACES RELATED TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. YOU WILL FIND MOTHER'S STORIES, MEDICAL AND DRUG INFORMATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, EMAIL GROUPS, ADVOCACY SITES,AND TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE WITH THIS DISORDER. PLEASE SIGN MY GUESTBOOK AND LEAVE ANY HELPFUL COPING MECHANISMS YOU MAY HAVE IN LIVING WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME \n\nalt.support.tourette - a newsgroup dedicated to discussions of Tourette Syndrome\n\nMAILING LIST - put "subscribe sunrise-tourette" (without the quotes) in the body and nothing else.\n\nUSA Tourette Assoc\nhttp://tsa-usa.org/
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Go to www.autismspeaks.com answers everything...
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Most people with Aspergers, also, have multiple diagnosises.\nhttp://www.aspergers.com/ This site should help answer any further questions you may have.