If you have never created a movie, the sheer technology of it might seem overwhelming. You might be surprised how simple it can be if you know just a few key features. If you have access to Movie Maker on a PC, then here is some information that will helpContinue Reading
Often in life things don’t go the way we want them to, whether it’s people who don’t cooperate or just objects, like printers that don’t work just when we really need them to print off an urgent document. When these obstacles seem unreasonable, or illogical, after several tries to makeContinue Reading
The following is a list of tips to create and use your own video modeling tool. Videos are short, usually 2-5 minutes, or even shorter The student will typically watch the video 3-5 times at one session The student will then practice the skill/behavior targeted in the video. The teacherContinue Reading
The dictionary definition for this emotional state is agitated, nervous or confused. You become this way by something that flusters you. In this case Roy has been presented with a list of powerful words. He thinks he should see some connection between them, but he can’t. So he’s just notContinue Reading
Learning with Less Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety create a negative situation, which makes learning difficult. In a traditional teaching situation the need for person-to-person interaction can be a cause of stress and anxiety. A child is unnecessarily burdened by the need to overcome this stress and anxiety beforeContinue Reading
Job fairs: This can be very daunting for anyone at any stage in the job search, but job fairs are a great way to get to see the companies in your area. You can see what positions are available without having to apply or call anyone, if you aren’t readyContinue Reading
My name is Shaina Cilimberg and I am almost 27 years old. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s in the Dark Age, the 2000s. Back then, there was limited knowledge on Asperger’s Disorder. It was a time when mental illness was seen as demon possession or an excuse for sin. WhileContinue Reading
Psychiatric Cormorbities Guest(s): Dr. Chris Plauche Understanding and treating psychiatric cormorbities which are often more disabling than the Aspergers/Autism itself, (ADHD, OCD, anxiety disorder, etc) are discussed in this edition of Top of the Spectrum News. Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TVContinue Reading
How can we tell the difference between someone simply enjoying something, on the one hand, and getting excited by it, on the other? The answer lies in the movement of the body. The way Lisa smiles as she talks about this exciting topic, tells us that she is experiencingContinue Reading
Take a look at Laura watching one of her favourite TV ads. How can we tell she’s enjoying it? She’s smiling, not just in a quick and fleeting way, but with a sustained and relaxed smile on her lips. When people are experiencing pleasure we see the eyes widen. LauraContinue Reading
How does it feel to have Autism? Sam Allen did his best to explain during the live interview lead by veteran WOAI-TV Anchor Randy Beamer. Sinclair Broadcast Group (WOAI-TV/San Antonio, TX) has teamed up with Aspergers101 in Celebrating the Uniqueness of Autism! Reference to the Asperger Documentary- Coping to Excelling:Continue Reading
Each person diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome is uniquely different and typically gifted with a special area of interest or talent. Aspergers101.org would like to celebrate those with Autism by spotlighting a picture (you provide) depicting them in their element. Today we spotlight Nikki Jeanette who enjoys combining the love ofContinue Reading
