Jun

24

Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted by preciouschild

June 24, 2009 | 1 Comment

A cyber friend of mine, Heather K. Adams, wrote an article about her early signs of Asperger’s Syndrome. This was written from her experience with her son, Sam. You can read her article, Asperger’s Syndrome: Early Warning Signs, here.
As I read it, it strengthened my belief that my own son, K-Oz may have undiagnosed Asperger’s. [...]

Jun

22

Socializing my special needs kid

Posted by preciouschild

June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Of course I’ve heard plenty from other well-meaning people with concerns about socialization for my kids. One thing that people don’t think of as often, though, is socialization for special needs children.
My son, K-Oz is well-socialized for both a homeschooler and a special child. The biggest issue, though, is that in many ways he is [...]

Oct

4

Share More

Posted by preciouschild

October 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAUV4RZPN9k

Oct

3

Friday Share

Posted by preciouschild

October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Organizations

MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD
P.O. Box 524
Crown Point, IN   46308
info@maapservices.org
http://www.maapservices.org/
Tel: 219-662-1311
Fax: 219-662-0638
Autism Network International (ANI)
P.O. Box 35448
Syracuse, NY   13235-5448
jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu
http://ani.autistics.org/

Related NINDS Publications and Information

NINDS Autism Information Page
Autism information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Autism Fact Sheet
Autism fact sheet compiled [...]

Oct

2

Ways and Means

Posted by preciouschild

October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Is there any treatment?

The ideal treatment for AS coordinates therapies that address the three core symptoms of the disorder:  poor communication skills, obsessive or repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness.  There is no single best treatment package for all children with AS, but most professionals agree that the earlier the intervention, the better. 
An effective treatment program [...]

Oct

1

Wednesday Definition: Asperger Syndrome

Posted by preciouschild

October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Because Asperger’s is on the Autism spectrum - actually considered a form of high functioning autism - here are the essential features of Asperger’s Disorder and how it differs from Autism:
Criterion A. Severe and sustained impairment in social interaction
Criterion B. The development of restricted, repetitive patterns of
behaviour, interests, and activities
Criterion C. The disturbance must cause [...]

Sep

29

Monday’s Child

Posted by preciouschild

September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  This is the face of Asperger’s Syndrome. My son, Tim, is a 16 yr old junior who, although he has the diagnosis, is in the National Honor Society and excels in music singing in the adult community choir with his bass voice and placing all state in the school choir. He is also a [...]

Sep

15

Time Out for Everybody

Posted by preciouschild

September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This week I want to take a break from the normal routine (by the way, I’m still accepting suggestions if you know someone with a diagnosis who would enjoy a feature segment) by talking about stress.
Next week I want to present Anxiety Disorder, but stress affects us all, and as parents we know how stressful [...]

Aug

8

Hereeee’s Jeannie!

Posted by preciouschild

August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hello, gentle readers, allow me to introduce myself as I am the new writer on the blog.  I am the mother of four children, the youngest three are teenagers, and each of them have been diagnosed with special needs.  The twins represent deafness (with a cochlear implant) and Tourette Syndrome, and the 16 year old [...]

Apr

1

Featured Blogger - Rhett’s Journey

Posted by preciouschild

April 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

What is your name and where do you live?
My name is Pam Bird, and my husbands name is Andy, we live in Utah
Your website?
Rhett’s Journey
Your kids’ names, ages, and disabilities?
I have 4 children, Dakota is 12 and has Asperger Syndrome, Hunter is 9, Chloee is 5, and Rhett is 2.  Rhett has Down Syndrome [...]

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