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What is Asperger Syndrome?

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Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a social communication disorder affecting key aspects of social understanding, language usage and sensory integration. Typically first observed in early childhood, symptoms of this disposition include autistic-like preoccupations with factual information and special interests, a preference for seeking knowledge over socializing and general awkwardness in engaging with others comfortably. Those with AS usually have a good vocabulary and above average intelligence. However, they still may feel lost in the subtleties of everyday social interactions.

Doing Your Social BEST

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by Julie Wilson, M.A. ED

“Within the realm of teaching and learning, social skills is a world apart from the more defined and concrete academic skills like reading or math. Not just 'sometimes skills', social thinking is required any time one person is in the company of at least one other person – whether or not there’s any direction interaction. Social ability affects ..." ( full article )

Some Thoughts on Aspergers

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A synopsis of Dr. Howlin's thoughts and observations about Asperger Syndrome... ( full article )

Middle School Anyone?

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As a psychologist specializing in social processing, I have attempted to support many children with Asperger Syndrome through the social jungle of school. Middle school is by far the most troublesome and for many children, the worst of times... ( full article )

Asperger Syndrome: Social Dyslexia

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Like many developmental disorders, the understanding and treatment of Asperger Syndrome (AS) remains a work in progress. AS is a relatively new diagnosis in the field of developmental psychology and many children who were previously referred to as “autistic like’or having diffuse social processing problems are now recognized within this Syndrome´s criteria... ( full article )

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