The Etymology of “Asperger”
He was born in Austria in 1906. As a child, making friends didn’t come easily and he was considered lonely and remote, but he was talented in language. In particular he had an interest in poetry. He was known to quote his favorite Austrian poet to classmates—not that they wereContinue Reading
Practical Solutions for College Success
It’s that time of year! Colleges and universities across the U.S. are already preparing for the Summer/Fall term. At Marshall University, (and many colleges across the country), incoming freshmen arrive on campus several days before classes start to adapt to the campus community. Acclimation to campus can be especially difficult forContinue Reading
What are the Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder? VIDEO
Aspergers101 continues the Medical Vlog series on Sensory Processing. In this clip Adrienne Gaither, OTR, C-SIPT with the Autism Community Network, answers the question: What are the Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? The Autism Community Network is located in San Antonio, Texas USA with an emphasis on collaboration with autismContinue Reading
Sprinkling Interests throughout the Day
Interests can increase focus, attention and motivation. For individuals with Asperger’s, the interests they have may even help the stressors of the day feel less stressful. Almost any interest that a person has can be incorporated within a specific behavioral strategy. By doing so, the likelihood that the behavior strategyContinue Reading
Challenges to Spectrum Success
Challenges to Spectrum Success At Birth A child is born into the world Parents don’t expect what challenges a child could bring The Challenges Your child doesn’t make eye contact Your child does not respond to their name Your child does point or acknowledge you Your child does not understandContinue Reading
The Autistic Mind: Different in Function and Anatomy
“The Autistic Mind: Different in Function and Anatomy” Understanding the function of the Autistic Brain may help you understand, or explain, the different behaviors exhibited by someone with Aspergers Syndrome. This episode of Top of the Spectrum News features doctors revealing studies that prove the importance of therapy. They explain thatContinue Reading
Hygiene and Social Skills: Mom seeking help towards a diagnosis
Q: Dear Lisa, We think our daughter has Asperger’s. It’s all only her way and she bursts out laughing at very awkward times. She has no friends and doesn’t’ seem to care about her hygiene or people skills. I’m not sure where to go or what to do. We liveContinue Reading
Coming to a Positive Outlook on your Asperger’s Diagnosis
The following is a group of fantastic reader responses and questions related to Ken Kellam’s recent blog titled, “If There Were a Cure for Asperger’s”. At Aspergers101 we strive to encourage an open conversation among the community. Here is a look at what people have been saying about Ken’s blog, along with aContinue Reading
How to Accomodate Sensory Differences in School: Sight
As many of you already know, individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience significant differences in how they perceive the world through their senses. Over the course of the next several blogs, we will take a closer look at each of the senses and explore possible strategies and techniquesContinue Reading
How a Coach Can Help Navigate Life With Aspergers
I thought I should answer the question many readers may have on their minds: what is Coaching, and how can a Coach help a person on the Autism Spectrum? In my practice, I often work with things like planning, prioritizing, estimating, “good enough” thinking, initiation, motivation. I also work withContinue Reading
Unlocking the Potential: An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin
It is with great enthusiasm that we will welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to San Antonio and South Texas during Autism Awareness Month, April 19th, for an insightful and encouraging evening titled: Unlocking the Potential. We can hardly wait! Dr. Grandin will share her personal story and insights on how toContinue Reading
12 Misconceptions about People with Autism
I remember how years back, I had a cap with a tag on the underside that claimed, “One size fits all!” At the time, even as a child, this was puzzling. Did it have some kind of elastic property to it that wasn’t immediately obvious? Did it have a strapContinue Reading
