The Aspergers Autism Mystery Explained Maybe you’ve noticed by now that the term “Aspergers” isn’t used as often as in the past. Often you’ll hear the terms aspergers autism used interchangeably. As of October 2014, the American Psychiatric Association changed updated its diagnostic manual, and effectively discarded the term “Aspergers.” In this article, I’ll explain what […]
Does autism ever confuse you? I mean, autism, autism spectrum disorder, Aspergers, and all the other terms people use? What if I could clear up the confusion for you? Read on to understand the different types of autism and a new development. Types of Autism Autism Autism is a neurological condition characterized by difficulty communicating, […]
Here Is Another Communication Tip For the Autism Spectrum One of the autism spectrum facts that greatly impacts an individual’s ability to communicate effectively and build relationships is called theory of mind. According to Wikipedia, theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, pretending, knowledge, etc.—to oneself and others and to […]
Classification of Aspergers Syndrome What is Asperger Syndrome? Asperger Syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders. What are autism spectrum disorders? They are also called pervasive developmental disorders in the DSM-IV. These conditions are characterized by challenges/deficits of social interaction and communication. Autism spectrum disorders begin in infancy or childhood. These conditions are not […]
Parenting itself is a challenge. Parenting a child with special gifts and special needs brings a whole other set of challenges that can take a toll on a marriage. I’m writing this article for you! So often, there is so much focus on the child on the Asperger’s Autism spectrum that there is little left […]