Archive for the 'Asperger's' Category

Symptoms Of Mild Autism

Autism is a type of brain disorder that starts shaping up in early childhood and runs through the entire lifetime of an individual. Symptoms of mild autism are normally associated with another neurobiological disorder known as Asperger’s Syndrome. A child may not normally show any signs of autism until reaching the age of 3 years […]

Asperger’s Syndrome Treatment

As we all know, a good Asperger’s syndrome treatment can be hard to come by. You must know what to look for and what exactly should be done to help the person in need. Remember that not all people are the same, so not every treatment method will work. If you are able to take […]

Asperger’s vs Autism

There has been a lot of debate about the nature of Asperger’s syndrome and where it fits within the Autism spectrum. The one thing that is known for sure is that Asperger’s IS a type of autism, but without many of the debilitating symptoms. There are many differences between what most people think of when […]

Asperger’s Syndrome Children and Sensory Sensitivity

by Nelle Frances

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome suffer from sensory sensitivity or are “sensory defensive”. This sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell.
These sensitivities are real, and cause the sufferer much discomfort, some describing it as ‘painful’. Sensory overload can trigger a meltdown, often being the ‘straw that […]

Asperger’s syndrome and Nonverbal Disabilities

An overlap clearly exists between Asperger’s syndrome and Nonverbal Disabilities. Many professionals attempt natural treatments when addressing Asperger’s Disorder. Many consider the syndrome both a blessing and a curse. The reason behind this is that many famous people are believed to have suffered with Asperger’s syndrome. The single minded focus of Asperger’s Disorder have allowed […]