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John Fielding, CEO
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Although terms like Asperger's Disorder and PDD do not significantly change treatment options, they may keep the child from receiving the full range of specialized educational services available to children diagnosed with autism.
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Albert Graham, Backyard Pool Drainer
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Our Needs: Is there anyone who could tell me if they think she suffered from Aspergers or perhaps Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder or any other Suggestions.
He was diagnosed with aspergers and was put on a healthy diet of antipsychotics and amphetamines, this solved the problems with his temper but also turned him into a zombie.
Finally 3 years later he has been diagnosed with aspergers syndrome and is still experiencing the same difficulties actually worse but now with the diagnose he will receive services.
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Chogyam Trungpa Gyatso, Tibetan Monk
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People with Asperger's are often highly attached to their personal belongings and surroundings and may become upset when removed from their familiar surroundings.
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Adam Findley, Professional Motivator
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A: Asperger's Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by a lack of pragmatic language and underdeveloped social and interpersonal skills.
Children with Asperger's benefit from opportunities to rehearse conversational skills and self advocacy techniques.
Asperger's Syndrome seemed to be the closest fit until a friend suggested Sensory Integration Therapy.
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Arthur Dawkins, Astro-physicist
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Students with Asperger's are generally high-functioning in terms of vocabulary and math skills, but have trouble making causal connections and understanding social mores.
Many students with Asperger's are good with patterns and structure that already exist, but become overwhelmed when forced to create their own structure or make connections.
Students with Asperger's must be taught directly how to interact appropriately by using role plays involving mixed groups of children.
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David Rosenberg, Dermatologist
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The Psychiatrist believes Adam has Aspergers syndrome although the pediatric neurologist we took him to failed to diagnose him.
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