Recent Mental Health Blog | Autism and Asperger's Disorder (See Also Special Needs Parenting Blog) PostsAsperger's or not Asperger's?by Beth McHugh02 Jan 2008 02:32 PMWe've all heard of common mental conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. We may also have knowledge of less mainstream disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, borderline personality disorder and Tourette's syndrome. Coping with an adult with Asperger's (4)by Beth McHugh26 Oct 2006 05:12 PMIn the final blog in this present series on Asperger's Disorder, we look at further behavioral markers as well as treatment options for this condition. Being partnered to an Asperger's sufferer comes with its own set of marital difficulties. Coping with an adult with Asperger's (3)by Beth McHugh14 Oct 2006 03:53 PMIn this third blog on living with a person with Asperger's, (see Coping with an adult with Asperger's (1) and (2), we look at further behavioral patterns of the sufferer and ways families and friends can better deal with difficulties encountered in everyday interactions with individuals with the ... Coping with an adult with Asperger's (2)by Beth McHugh23 Sep 2006 06:57 PMAs we saw in Coping with an adult with Asperger's (1), dealing with a person with this condition can be extremely difficult at times, particularly when the person has yet to be diagnosed with the disorder. Coping with an adult with Asperger's (1)by Beth McHugh23 Sep 2006 05:43 PMAs we discussed in What is Asperger's Disorder and Adults with Asperger's Disorder, this condition is a lifelong developmental disorder and mainly manifests in the inability to successfully relate emotionally to others ... Adults with Asperger's Disorderby Beth McHugh23 Sep 2006 04:36 PMIn What is Asperger's Disorder? we looked at an overview of this condition which forms one of the autistic spectrum disorders, a developmental disorder that influences how the brain processes information, particularly in the area of social cues. Early Test for Autismby Beth McHugh26 Mar 2006 06:53 PMScientists are moving closer to developing a blood test to detect autism early in life-possibly even at birth. Autism is often not diagnosed until a child is three to four years of age, when the characteristic behavior pattern becomes more apparent. What is Asperger's Disorder?by Beth McHugh02 Mar 2006 07:54 PMThe first time Elise met her mother-in-law she was struck by the fact that the woman seldom made eye contact with her. Instead she looked slightly over her shoulder into the distance, even when she was talking to her. Symptoms of Autismby Beth McHugh14 Feb 2006 02:31 PMDo you suspect your child may have autism? Varying degrees of autism exist and are often related to the IQ level of the child, with those of higher IQ being less severely affected by the disorder. However, a diagnosis of autism requires the child to satisfy the following criteria: A. More about Autismby Beth McHugh12 Feb 2006 07:01 PMFollowing on from What is Autism? , we'll now look at some of the many theories surrounding the development of autism, and try to make sense of the puzzling array of symptoms that characterize this disorder. Chloe is three-years-old and typifies the behavior of an autistic child. Recent Blog Comments captaindon says... "Dear Beth Thank you We are very committed to her and will be there as long as it takes." LarryJameson says... "When my wife was in intensive care with a 5% chance of survival, I was bombarded in the waiting room by the religious groups." In Born-Again Christians a Potential Threat to Mental Health Sufferers (1) |
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