Proposal calls for eliminating Asperger's syndrome from DSM-V

Australian boy, 12, shot with Taser CANOE The Queensland Times newspaper reported the boy has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and was armed with a meat cleaver, an axe and knives when police arrived. Officers had been called after the boy allegedly went on a rampage in his family's home. ... http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2011/09/01/18628576.html

Toronto Police Defend Handcuffing Boy with Asperger's Care2.com (blog) by Kristina C. Toronto police are defending their decision to handcuff a 9-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome at Fairbank Memorial Day Care Centre on July 28. According to the Toronto Sun, the center called police after they had locked the child in ... http://www.care2.com/causes/toronto-police-defend-handcuffing-boy-with-aspergers.html

Proposal calls for eliminating Asperger's syndrome from DSM-V AAP News (subscription) If a child with Asperger's syndrome (AS) came to you for care, would you be able to differentiate him from a child diagnosed with high functioning autism (HFA)? AS is one of five conditions listed as part of the autism spectrum in the Diagnostic and ... http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/32/9/10.full

Doctor 'took wife's side' in custody row The Star In a report commissioned by Ian Watson's ex-wife, Dr Ruth Coppard, an NHS psychologist who runs a parental advice website, said Mr Watson and his 14-year-old daughter both had Asperger's Syndrome. The Health Professions Council's Conduct and Confidence ... http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health/doctor_took_wife_s_side_in_custody_row_1_3731603     The Star

Sympathetic to embattled Brookfield math teacher Danbury News Times And the administration didn't like the teacher because he had Asperger's syndrome (which is part of the autism spectrum disorder) and people with autism spectrum disorder, pretty much by definition, cannot be warm and outgoing. ... http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Sympathetic-to-embattled-Brookfield-math-teacher-2151382.php

Moving to Palm Coast, a Parent Asks: What Schools and Neighborhoods Are Best ... FlaglerLive.com My son Will, entering 4 th grade, has Asperger's Syndrome and his particular needs have to be addressed too. He doesn't need huge accommodations but he does need some specific plans in place and an administration and staff that is Spectrum intelligent ... http://flaglerlive.com/27626/gc-jordan-moving-palm-coast     FlaglerLive.com

Carmel Bay Players, Conrad Selvig present the new play 'Body Awareness'at the ... Monterey County Herald Jared (Anthony Tringali) is a different young man, with tendencies that could reflect Asperger syndrome. Though his social skills lack the necessary sophistication to operate smoothly in the world, his depth of intelligence is undeniable. ... http://flaglerlive.com/27626/gc-jordan-moving-palm-coast

USA Network's Necessary Roughness rocks A Wing and a Player Examiner.com This sends Phil back to the ledge, and while Dr. Dani is talking him down, she reveals that she believes he has undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome. So the Hawks win, Dani will continue a therapeutic relationship with Phil, and all is well in the land of ... http://www.examiner.com/tv-moms-in-national/usa-network-s-necessary-roughness-rocks-a-wing-and-a-player

Young boy goes on rampage Gold Coast Mail She said she had exhausted every avenue in the search for an answer to what was wrong with her son, who first showed signs of mental illness at age four but worsened when placed on Asperger's Syndrome medication at the age of eight. ... http://www.goldcoastmail.com.au/story/2011/09/01/mum-says-violent-son-needs-help/

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The Family and Disability – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) « HLI ... By HLI Staff The other pervasive developmental disorders are PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified), Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Many parents and professionals refer to ... HLI America http://www.hliamerica.org/truth-and-charity-forum/the-family-and-disability-%E2%80%93-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/

College Fashionistas Support Autism Speaks U « Autism Speaks ... By jdrenner More close to home, our first cousin has asperger syndrome and we have watched him grow and overcome the hardships of staying in a specialized mainstream school. 2. Why do you feel it is important to host events for Autism Speaks? ... Autism Speaks Official Blog http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/09/01/college-fashionistas-support-autism-speaks-u/

Piece by Piece: Missing Boy Shines Light on Autism | The Daily ... By Patrice E. Athanasidy When a 17-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome was reported as missing, I felt an immediate kinship to the story. All parents worry about their children, but those with a child that has an autistic spectrum disorder have a whole different group ... The Daily Stamford | Recently Published http://www.thedailystamford.com/opinion/piece-piece-missing-boy-shines-light-autism

Caring for Suicidal Children in the ED « Off the Charts By sfoleyajn J.J. has Asperger's syndrome (a disorder on the autism spectrum), and new situations are difficult for him. His classmates were teasing him, and it was escalating: one boy reportedly threatened to kill J.J. for being “weird.” Despite efforts by ... Off the Charts http://ajnoffthecharts.com/2011/09/01/caring-for-suicidal-children-in-the-ed/

Social Skills for Children with Asperger's Syndrome and High ... New group offered in Crawford County for children on the Spectrum. This social skills group will help your child function in social settings. http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110830/GOCRAWFORD0104/110839994/-1/gocrawford

Asperger's syndrome « Off the Charts J.J. has Asperger's syndrome (a disorder on the autism spectrum), and new situations are difficult for him. His classmates were teasing him, and it was ... http://ajnoffthecharts.com/tag/aspergers-syndrome/

Why are people with asperger syndrome afraid to hug? - Yahoo! Answers iv'e got aspergers and i love hugs :S ... They're not always. Some people with Asperger's love hugs, like you. I work with a little boy who has high-functioning autism ... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110821143608AAPHss1

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Did Karl Jung have Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's syndrome (aka Asperger's disorder or AS) is a developmental ... Some psychiatrists believe that girls are born with Asperger's Syndrome at the same http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Did_Karl_Jung_have_Asperger's_Syndrome

Tonic - Boy with Asperger's syndrome attends IUN med school ... Boy with Asperger's syndrome attends IUN med school workshop External Link ( www.nwitimes.com). He is about half the age of other students in the room. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Did_Karl_Jung_have_Asperger's_Syndrome

I Received My Diagnosis Today : I Have Asperger's Syndrome Story ... I Received My Diagnosis Today : A true, personal story from the experience, I Have Asperger's Syndrome. It is a relief... I have always known I was rather odd…. http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Have-Aspergers-Syndrome/1749381