asperger's

He was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism, so they thought he might have problems in school.

But Sonne worked in IT, a field more suited to people with autism and related conditions like Asperger's syndrome.

Comments about a person's having "a touch of Asperger's" seem to be part of everyday conversations.

"The normal mind tends to be too vague, " adds Grandin. "The Asperger's mind sees the details. "

The doctor's official diagnosis was no surprise: Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that impairs social skills.

Frances remembers sitting in his condo reading articles about this new epidemic of Asperger's that was sweeping the nation.

As well as carrying the Asperger's gene, Dutch newspapers said he had also been treated for depression in the past.

The screening in Boston was the first time the actors and director had shown the film to a group that represented the Asperger's community.

Myth #25: Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, and ADDAll of these behavioral diagnoses are mythical : they simply do not exist.

The next day, I looked up Asperger's syndrome on Wikipedia.

The socially awkward Mr Burry, a one-eyed fund manager with Asperger's syndrome, avoided contact with people if he could help it.

People with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism, have normal to high intelligence and often are highly skilled with computers.

In a small condo on the beach in San Diego lives Allen Frances, who blames himself for what he calls the "Epidemic of Asperger's. "

I saw people on the HBO lot that probably have Asperger's but never got a diagnosis as a child.

With Asperger's, they might be extremely verbal but perhaps socially awkward.

Ami Klin, director of Yale's autism research group cautions that no Asperger's trait can be defined as gender-specific quite yet.

There may be a touch of Asperger's syndrome in both: They possess genius but are tone-deaf in social situations.

Asperger's, considered a mild form of autism, was first identified in 1944 by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger.

Autism includes a range of disorders, from the mild Asperger's syndrome to profound mental retardation and lack of ability to socialize.

Many had Asperger's syndrome, a milder form of the condition.

Nicholas Pesare had Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, and difficulty with social interaction.

One day my son will realize that he has Asperger's. I worry about that day, but I've stopped worrying about other things.

Grandin says that people with Asperger's also tend to be extrasensitive to their environment, including lighting and ambient noise.

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Recently, at 48 years of age, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

However, the key is understanding the Asperger's label, accepting its limitations and adjusting expectations.

Directed by Karan Johar , MNIK is a story of a Muslim man who suffers from Asperger's syndrome.

Yet Carley says he agrees with the decision to fold Asperger's into the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Gifted children can appear to have the same behaviours as those with Asperger's.

He doesn't want the first guy extradited for computer misuse to be a guy with Asperger's, a UFO guy.

Despite an Asperger's-induced empathy deficit, I've learned to choose meaningful presents for my wife. You can, too.

Autism and the related Asperger's syndrome are among the commonest mental afflictions, affecting about 600, 000 Britons.

Tammet has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that was evident from birth.

BRAND: And Asperger's being a less severe form of autism.

Women often say to me, "He's either got Asperger's or he's the most selfish man on the planet. " '

Not everyone is persuaded that the symptoms of Asperger's differ between boys and girls.

He could easily have been diagnosed with Asperger's.

We had already shot and aired several episodes before I was ever asked the Asperger's-or-autism question.

In the U. S. , one person in every 150 is autistic, and more than half of all autistic people have Asperger's Syndrome.

For instance, Temple Grandin, an animal scientist with Asperger's, invented a humane, efficient way to slaughter cattle.

A study was done to figure out how common Asperger's was, and the results were clear: It was vanishingly rare.

BRAND: Jon, what is the most common form of treatment for Asperger's?

Stillman wasn't diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome until he was in his mid-30s.

They often see patients who suffer from Tourette's and Asperger's syndromes.

Val Turnbull's son, Andrew, was diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome about five years ago.

Despite the growing awareness of Asperger's, there are few examples of the condition in the media.

Chris drank vast quantities to cope with Asperger's - that was another problem. '

Right now, states including California provide services to children with autism but not those with Asperger's, Grinker says.

Oran was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when he was 14. He now works at Aspiritech.

There is a category of "zero-positive" people, with autism or severe Asperger's, who lack empathy but show no tendency to unkindness.

See a doctor or a teacher of Asperger 's children who will show you how to read polite and subtle signs.

People with Asperger's need peace, quiet and solitude.

I'm seeing more and more of the kids with Asperger's [a milder form of autism] getting held back.

Giving a character Asperger's was simply a good way to explore relationships in general.

One of the couples have a son who has Asperger's.

They are pioneers, the first generation of adults with Asperger's.

But most of all, having Asperger's can mean feeling lonely.

For instance, many people with Asperger's have trouble looking others in the eye.

"God, I hope he doesn't have Asperger's, " she yelled at the screen.

Having Asperger's does not mean I am stupid.

I have been said to suffer social phobia [or] Asperger's [but I think] that overstates it.

Alex: How did you feel about the way you were portrayed on the show. are you happy about how it represented asperger 's syndrome?

BRAND: Well first of all, I know this is controversial, but how common is Asperger's?

I see kids with Asperger's [a mild form of autism] who can't hold a job because they are constantly late.

And characteristics of a life studying and working in technology are appealing to those with Asperger's. From a 2008 ComputerWorld article

Why business needs people with Asperger's syndrome, attention-deficit disorder and dyslexia

Lower Spectrum Autism, Query Asperger's Syndrom, Acute Hyperactivity

The following criteria are used to diagnose Asperger's