Useful Aspergers Syndrome / Autism Links, Articles and Resources

[BrookeWood]

These all links are very important and helpful for every person to get information about autism symptoms and Aspergers Syndrome. I can suggest you one more site to add these links, You can add Autism Spectrum Disorder in your list.

 

[Rob]

Welcome Davide!

I heard somewhere that Einstein was not able to tie his shoelaces - interesting in the light of the fact the he was one of the greatest scientists alive, since Newton.

Rob

Oh, by the way, try googling Jacob Barnett - this kid is 13 years old, hilarious, entertaining, and very brilliant. His video is fun to watch!

Have a great night - Rob

 

[Sparticus]

check out the book "Cat's Cradle" by Vonnegut!

Welcome Davide!

I heard somewhere that Einstein was not able to tie his shoelaces - interesting in the light of the fact the he was one of the greatest scientists alive, since Newton.

 

[Rob]

Hi Sparticus - what is the book about? Sounds interesting!

Rob

 

[Rob]

Hi again - I just checked Wikipedia on this book. It sounds very intriguing. Right now I have another deep philosophical book called The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoevsky. I think there are many interesting parallels in the Cat's Cradle to developments happening right now before our eyes. Though the book is fiction the author seems to have a foretaste of the future.

Thanks for sharing this - Rob

 

[jmerrill368]

Hi again - I just checked Wikipedia on this book. It sounds very intriguing. Right now I have another deep philosophical book called The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoevsky. I think there are many interesting parallels in the Cat's Cradle to developments happening right now before our eyes. Though the book is fiction the author seems to have a foretaste of the future.

Thanks for sharing this - Rob

first post I see as a new member..... a philisophical book! I love philosophy, so I feel as though I might enjoy it here haha

 

[haden]

i know not a proper resource but i think might help as personally found it helpful is a person called dan bull on youtube he has 2 albums first called safe and second called face it is rap music but not as in 50 cent etc but more traditional non commercial way personally i am not keen on rap music but found these amazing.
he also has his raps on about games like skyrim etc
sadly his ones above about his aspergers arent as well known.

 

[Needtobreathe]

Here is one relating to autistic men and women and brain differences. Autism affects different areas of the brain in men and women | Fox News

 

[mamajulia]

The only thing that kept my psychiatrist from giving me a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome was that I scored too high on "empathy". I understand that there is some evidence, however, that female Aspies are better at reading social cues and at interacting with others.

 

[Elul]

Am hoping to read about latest diagnostic tests for aspergers. Interested in reading forums dealing with relationship difficulties when one partner has aspergers.

 

[joshuaturbeville]

Thanks for this. I actually have a hard time trying to find articles and resources for ASD. I had copied all that is written here. and may I share a book that I've read, It's Raining Cats and Dogs - this is very informative one. Thank you. Cheers everyone!

 

[Aspie@60]

I'm new here, too, but stumbled on a book entitled "Aspergirls" that discusses that topic. Good luck on your journey.

 

[jlhagerty]

Three years ago, I was diagnosed with provisional Asperger's disorder, then my therapist and I were working together for two years, and she confirmed that my behaviors were very Asperger's. I tend to have poor eye contact when talking with people. Sometimes, I cannot look at someone in the eyes when I am uncomfortable. I tend to look down when I am upset or when I feel threatened by another person, when talking.

 

[abdoriginal]

Hey if you want to add a list of good books, Aspergirls is AMAZING and I highly recommend it to anyone. Literally anyone. Females with AS, people who know females with AS, people who just want to know specifically about females and AS, etc. It's called "Aspergirls" by Rudy Simone here's the amazon link Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome: Rudy Simone: 9781849058261: Amazon.com: Books

 

[grapesicles]

This article for any students with AS, or parents of students with AS:

How students with Asperger's cope at university | Education | theguardian.com

I found the link to the "guide to assisting AS students", which is linked in the article, very helpful as well - it has loads of helpful advice for studying and even a useful organiser template to help manage your time and routines.

 

[2aspirin]

The PBS POV special on autism called 'Neurotypical' is currently available online for a limited time. I think they did an excellent job.

This is the link:

Watch Video | Neurotypical: Feature Films | POV | PBS

 

[paloftoon]

Autistic Self Advocacy Network | Nothing About Us Without Us
Autism Self-Advocacy Network

 

[Rob]

Hi Brent -

I thought I might include the following link and web site:

Executive Function | Musings of an Aspie

I found it very interesting viewing and reading.

 

[Manuheleku]

I just saw this video on YouTube, don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but if so, I'm bringing up to the forefront again:
In My Mind (A video about Asperger's/Autism) - YouTube
It really explains Aspergers well to me, maybe will help others.

 

[Kobus]

Watch "Ask an Autistic - What is Autistic Burnout?" on YouTube - Ask an Autistic - What is Autistic Burnout?: