Life on the Other Side of the Wall: Finding Kansas: 1 Year Later

Life on the Other Side of the Wall: Finding Kansas: 1 Year Later: My apologies for the lack of a blog yesterday; I was speaking at the Autism Rally in Jefferson City and the hotel I was at had atrocious wi-...

Shiregreen student overcomes adversity to secure university spot - Sheffield - Local News - Postcode Gazette

Shiregreen student overcomes adversity to secure university spot - Sheffield - Local News - Postcode Gazette: The 18-year-old, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2002, will now study Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University after achieving three A-levels.

Samantha was supported throughout her studies by the college’s disability department at the Hillsborough College, where she was based.

Samantha said: “I’m so pleased. I got Cs in Biology and Chemistry and a D in English. Everyone in my family is really excited for me.

Gaming With Asperger’s Syndrome

Gaming With Asperger’s Syndrome: Asperger’s Syndrome is often thought of as a mild form of Autism by many, the distinction actually comes more down to language and intellectual development. Often a child with Autism will likely struggle with verbal communication for a long time compared to a child with Aspergers who will often start speaking very early, and often seem to be developing very quickly in those early years. With that out the way, here is some excerpts from an explanation of Aspergers Syndrome from Web MD:

Gifted artist showcases at Nipawin Ex - Nipawin Journal - Saskatchewan, CA

Gifted artist showcases at Nipawin Ex - Nipawin Journal - Saskatchewan, CA: April Griffin is an artist living with Asperger Syndrome. She and her husband and four children are currently living in Arborfield, where she creates her art out of her home-based studio.

Artwork by Ashtead teen exhibited in national gallery | This is Surrey

Artwork by Ashtead teen exhibited in national gallery | This is Surrey: Tommy, who has Asperger syndrome, is a student at Sunnydown School in Caterham, which caters for pupils with special educational needs.

Speaking about his work being chosen for the display, he said: "It does feel amazing. I feel proud to know that my art has been seen by a lot of people who work in the field professionally.

A Champion for the Developmentally Disabled – The Sisterhood – Forward.com

A Champion for the Developmentally Disabled – The Sisterhood – Forward.com: It’s not every day that Tina Brown describes someone in her column in The Daily Beast and Newsweek as “an amazing woman.”
Fredda Rosen

But Brown, who has a 26-year-old son with Aspergers Syndrome, described Fredda Rosen just this way. Rosen is executive director of Job Path, a not-for-profit organization helping adults with developmental disabilities find jobs, live as independently as possible and become part of community life.

Ahwatukee teen dancer focus of fundraising, documentary effort

Ahwatukee teen dancer focus of fundraising, documentary effort: Dancers and Health Together Inc., a Southeast Valley non-profit that attempts to improve lives through the language of movement, is fundraising to offset costs of producing a documentary on Zach Robertin, 16, of Ahwatukee, who has Asperger's syndrome.

Y.A.L.E. students raise $1K for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford - Life - South Jersey Local News

Y.A.L.E. students raise $1K for Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford - Life - South Jersey Local News: One group of determined youngsters recently raised $1,000 to give to the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. What makes this remarkable is these eighth graders are in a program at Memorial Middle School in Medford for students with Asperger’s syndrome.

Mom's gear: A book of helpful information for parents of children with Asperger's - KansasCity.com

Mom's gear: A book of helpful information for parents of children with Asperger's - KansasCity.com: People with Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum, if left undiagnosed, will have difficulties in school, trouble making friends, and can become depressed or develop other behavioral problems. "The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" by Eileen Bailey and Robert W. Montgomery, offers tips and information essential for parents and caregivers to help prevent alienation and developmental delays.

Tips for Job Seekers with Asperger’s Syndrome | Big Tent Jobs

Tips for Job Seekers with Asperger’s Syndrome | Big Tent Jobs: Many people with Asperger’s are bright, college educated and skilled. They want to work. Yet they struggle, month after month, without success. Why?

Maryland Heights Local Is a National Spokesman for Aspergers Disorder - Maryland Heights, MO Patch

Maryland Heights Local Is a National Spokesman for Aspergers Disorder - Maryland Heights, MO Patch: Life has never been easy for Likens. He was told at age 20 he had Aspergers and likely would never get a job, have friends or find happiness.

All of this is not so. He has the job, some friends and appears to be content with his life.

When he’s not working, he’s involved with cross country motor sports. He serves as clerk of the course at race events and is the flagman at the finish line of those races. He’s attended every Indy 500 (where he grew up) since 1997 and his goal is to be the official flag waver at the finish line of this epic event some day.

(Yonhap Feature)Self-publishing set to turn new page in e-books | YONHAP NEWS

(Yonhap Feature)Self-publishing set to turn new page in e-books | YONHAP NEWS: She fulfilled their wish and rambled through some odd jobs but never gave up. In 2008, the 27-year-old called it quits and took off to Emeryville, California, the home of her dream workplace Pixar. Chang, carrying her portfolio, stood in front of the animation powerhouse for three days only to return home with sun burns and a bitter experience that the world pays no attention to a no-name artist.

Finding light in a dark place on path from loner to multimedia artist - Metro & Regional - National - General - Stock & Land

Finding light in a dark place on path from loner to multimedia artist - Metro & Regional - National - General - Stock & Land: THOMAS KUZMA was determined to escape the fate of many adults with Asperger's syndrome: he would not be lonely. He would not hide out in his lair, immersed in his obsessions. He would not give up on society even if society, it seemed, had often wanted to give up on him.

Fort Pierce teen carves niche with artwork made from wood » TCPalm.com

Fort Pierce teen carves niche with artwork made from wood » TCPalm.com: FORT PIERCE — Danny Bell comes across as an intelligent and soft-spoken 16-year-old. Unless he told you, you probably wouldn't realize that he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.

Big Plans for Future of Leg Up Farms | pennlive.com

Big Plans for Future of Leg Up Farms | pennlive.com: Like many busy mothers of three, Diana Spangler spent a lot of time driving from appointment to appointment.

But her appointments weren't often for things like soccer games, bake sales and dance classes.

Instead, with her young kids in tow, she'd commute from building to building in an effort to give two of her children the medical care they needed.

Her 15-year-old son has Asperger syndrome and ADHD. Because those conditions can affect behavior, cognition and physical abilities, his treatment has included regular physical therapy sessions.

Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph

Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph: Peterborough teenager Adam Taylor doesn’t let Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD get in the way of helping others.

Between getting up early to see his younger brothers and sister washed, breakfasted and off to school, then making sure his dad who has multiple health issues is okay, going to school himself and helping keep the house clean, you would think Adam wouldn’t have time for more ‘good deeds’.

Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News

Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News: For "Billy", the smaller things that most children take for granted, pose a greater challenge. Billy is 5-years- old and suffers from a borderline case of Asperger’s Syndrome, a milder form of autism. The condition is a developmental disorder that makes the child extremely sensitive to light, sound and touch. He resists cuddling and becomes agitated with the smallest change in his schedule or routine.

Lohmann: VCU grad overcomes Asperger's to chase dream | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Lohmann: VCU grad overcomes Asperger's to chase dream | Richmond Times-Dispatch: Zack Budryk writes with grace and holds fast to dreams, so after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday he will pursue what he's always wanted: a career in journalism.

His journey, though, hasn't been nearly as uncomplicated as that sounds.

Why Business Needs People With Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder And Dyslexia - Business Insider

Why Business Needs People With Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder And Dyslexia - Business Insider: In 1956 William Whyte argued in his bestseller, "The Organisation Man", that companies were so in love with "well-rounded" executives that they fought a "fight against genius".

Today many suffer from the opposite prejudice. Software firms gobble up anti-social geeks. Hedge funds hoover up equally oddball quants.

Hollywood bends over backwards to accommodate the whims of creatives. And policymakers look to rule-breaking entrepreneurs to create jobs.

5 Tips for Loving Someone with Asperger’s Syndrome | World of Psychology

5 Tips for Loving Someone with Asperger’s Syndrome | World of Psychology: All romantic relationships have challenges and require some work. Being in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s syndrome (AS) can create an additional challenge,