Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome

From: Asperger’s Helper, aspergershelper.com

If you know of or have a family member that is diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, you will realize that marriage and children are not uncommon with someone diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome. People raised by parents with Aspergers syndrome do not always exhibit A.S. tendencies. The traits that people with A.S. exhibit … Read More »

From: The National Autistic Society, autism.org.uk

This section explains some of the most common reasons for a child with an ASD over-eating and provides some basic strategies to help you try and overcome the problem.

Some individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can have problems relating to feeding and difficulties surrounding their diet. These dietary problems can … Read More »

From: BBC News, bbc.co.uk

By David Fenton
January 5, 2012

In the world of Asperger syndrome, Victoria Harris is a success story with a job and a long-term relationship.

She is among just 12% of people with the condition currently employed in Britain, according to the National Autistic Society.

Asperger’s can cause behavioural and social difficulties often meaning it is … Read More »

From: BBC News, bbc.co.uk

By David Fenton
January 3, 2012

For graduate Martin Hedley who has Asperger’s syndrome being unemployed for the past 10 years is a situation he cannot understand.

“I did a degree… but I’ve got a debt of £14,000 and I’m on benefits – that’s completely mental,” he says.

He is among about 88% of people with … Read More »

From: The Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com

By Alan Zarembo
December 16, 2011

Last of Four Parts

As more children are diagnosed with autism, researchers are trying to find unrecognized cases of the disorder in adults. The search for the missing millions is just beginning.

When autism researchers arrived at Norristown State Hospital near Philadelphia a few years ago, they found … Read More »