A Personal Perspective of Life on the Spectrum: Time and Chance in All
Our increased knowledge about autism has profound implication. So in addition to discussing problems that specifically affect autistic individuals, we should explore what the mere existence of the autism spectrum can teach us about a wide range of social, cultural, political, and even philosophical issues. Autism is a spectrum disorder,Continue Reading
Self-Regulating Emotions in the Classroom: The Chill Pass
In a previous blog, we discussed the benefit of a “Chill Zone” for students that experience anxiety or frustration in school and/or home settings, and how to set that area up for success. Some students might benefit from a companion strategy called a Chill Pass. The Chill Pass can help theContinue Reading
Asperger’s: Disease or Difference?
Not too long ago, I was talking to a friend from high school and said, “I know everyone thought I was weird back in school.” He replied, “Ken, I never thought you were weird. I think we all knew you were different. We just didn’t know why.” That sums upContinue Reading
Autism Intervention: Parent Mediated Approaches
There is a new trend in Autism intervention called: Parent Mediated Approaches. Carrie Alvarado, Occupational Therapist with the Autism Community Network, explains how this practice may benefit siblings, parent-child connections, and possibly decrease levels of parental stress or depression. We divided this up into 3 Vlogs: 1) What are ParentContinue Reading
Today is the Day: Skate for Autism/Asperger Awareness!
Today is the day! Join Aspergers101 as we skate for Autism/Asperger Awareness! Aspergers101 is having a fundraiser at the Rollercade today, this Thursday, August 17th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! Come join us for a fun (sensory friendly for our SPD friends) night to celebrate the last days of summer beforeContinue Reading
Do all children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) have Autism?
Aspergers101 Medical Vlog series looks at Sensory Processing. In this clip Adrienne Gaither, OTR, C-SIPT with the Autism Community Network, answers the question: Do all children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) have Autism? The Autism Community Network is located in San Antonio, Texas USA with an emphasis on collaboration with autismContinue Reading
Preparing for a Life of Independence
Come join us tonight for the final installment of “Asperger Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Independence” as the topic will focus on preparing for a life of independence. Along with our panel of experts, special guest for the evening will be Julie Coy Manier and and Eco-Artist Grant Manier, co-authors ofContinue Reading
How to Implement Antiseptic Bouncing to Prevent Escalation
We have been exploring the development and implementation of a feelings chart to help students apply coping skills when problems arise. A related strategy that accomplishes the same goal is called “Antiseptic Bouncing”. The difference is that the adult recognizes that the individual with Asperger’s is beginning to have aContinue Reading
A Short Film about Living with Asperger’s from a Filmmaker on the Spectrum
Interview with Stuart Quinn, a filmmaker with Asperger’s Syndrome. Stuart made a short film about what it is like to have Asperger’s Syndrome from a personal perspective. AS101: Hello Stuart, thank you for sharing your film short with our Aspergers101 audience. First, tell us a bit about yourself. Hey I’mContinue Reading
Neuroscience Imaging the Asperger Brain
Guest(s): Dr. Janessa Manning, Dr. Chris Plauche The Asperger brain is different in both its function and anatomy as shown in MRI brain scans. This medical study explains why people diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome cannot read social cues, thus ‘acting’ differently. It is not bad behavior, itContinue Reading
College Tips and Tricks Essential for Those with Aspergers
College “tricks” essential for those with Aspergers Guest: Dr. Marc Ellison/Executive Director West Virginia Autism Training Center Jennifer and Samuel Allen discuss College and Asperger Syndrome with Dr. Marc Ellison. Dr. Ellison shares insights and suggestions from topics such as social skills to college preparation in this edition of TopContinue Reading
Feeling With Heightened Senses
Some of the greatest struggles I had before I went to treatment at 11 are sensory integration problems. My sensitivities to food, certain fabrics in clothes, and the feel of water on my skin created a huge struggle to be a fully functional human being. Growing up, I would throwContinue Reading
