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Aspergers Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a complicated developmental disorder that affects an children and adults primarily in the areas of social interaction and communication. Individuals do not have as extreme of early developmental delays but are still characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood. Together AS and Autism are part of the Pervasive Developmental Delay area. Over 1 million Americans - children and adults - are thought to have autism today. Learn more information and discuss this disorder in the YP.com forum!
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RECOMMENDED ASPERGERS WEBSITES
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O.A.S.I.S.
ONLINE ASPERGER SYNDROME INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
A great resource from Barbara Kirby. Be sure to use the left navigation bar to see papers and articles, resources on support groups/Diagnostic Scales/Conferences/Adult Issues/Research Projects/Newsletters and more... (www.udel.edu)
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Asperger's Home Page
From R. Kaan Ozbayrak, MD. (www.aspergers.com)
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Autism, PDD, Hyperlexia, Asperger's: treatment, therapy, special education.
An excellent and comprehensive guide in these areas.
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FAMILIES FOR EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM (FEAT)
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community. (www.feat.org)
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MentalHealth.com
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
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American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.
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Understanding the Student With Asperger's Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers by: Karen Williams University of Michigan Medical Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital.
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Communication Approaches for Asperger's Syndrome.
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Best Practices for Designing and Delivering Effective Programs for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Recommendations of the Collaborative Work Group on Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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University Students With Autism And Asperger's Syndrome.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Online resources and links.
Visual Supports: Helping Your Child Understand and Communicate.
By Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
Read more about this resource...
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The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration.
By Patricia Romanowski Bashe, Barbara L. Kirby, Tony Attwood, 2001
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Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide.
By Michael D. Powers, Janet Poland (Contributor), 2002
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Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders.
By Jeanette McAfee M.D., Jeannie McAfee, 2001
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Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-Read : A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents.
By Patricia Howlin (Author), et al , 1998
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Visual Strategies for Improving Communication : Practical Supports for School & Home.
By Linda A. Hodgdon, 1995
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Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
By Rebecca A. Moyes, Susan J. Moreno, 2001
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Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns.
By Brenda Smith Myles, Jack Southwick, 1999
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For an extensive listing of Asperger's resrouces, see the O.A.S.I.S bookstore.
By O.A.S.I.S
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RECOMMENDED ASPERGERS ASSOCIATIONS
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ASPERGER'S SYNDROME COALITION OF THE U.S.
The Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S. is a national nonprofit organization committed to providing the
most up-to-date and comprehensive information on
Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
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ASPEN® ASPERGER SYNDROME EDUCATION NETWORK, INC
ASPEN ® is a regionally-based non-profit organization headquartered in New Jersey, with 12 local chapters, providing families and those individuals affected with Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism, and related disorders.
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FAMILIES FOR EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM
FEAT is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community.
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National Alliance For Autism Research
The mission of the National Alliance for Autism Research is to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism spectrum disorders. This mission includes providing grants to researchers for innovative, new pilot studies; mentoring fellowships to recruit new researchers to focus on autism; and funding larger, collaborative research programs that have the potential to yield major scientific advances in autism research.
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