http://highfunctioningautism.org Learn About High Function Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:56:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Asperger’s Syndrome is a specific diagnosis within the autism spectrum disorders category.  In the past and up until recently, the main difference between Asperger’s and the category of high functioning autism was connected to whether the person developed language skills as a toddler.  If the individual developed language skills as ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/aspergers-syndrome-and-high-functioning-autism/ Many children with autism attend school and the number is rising.  It has been noted in studies that numerous children with autism are quite successful in school and do well with the right supports.  If your child has autism – especially high functioning autism - and school is a possibility ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/helping-a-child-with-autism-find-success-at-school/ What can you do if your college- age or soon to be college-age child has autism and there are thoughts and ideas that college would be an appropriate next step?A decade ago, there would be few answers and little hope regarding that question.  Today, however, this isn’t the case.  Currently, there ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/autism-and-college-can-it-work/ Springfield, VA has a special camp for kids with autism.  The camp is called Camp Shalom – the Hebrew word for peace.  This is appropriate, since the communication skills being taught are those that help kids grow in a happy and peaceful way. The skills being taught are friendly behaviors, sharing, ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/camp-offers-social-skills-fun-and-peace/ As more strides are being made when it comes to autism, a new program at the University of Arizona is bringing hope to sixteen students with autism.  The new residential program will bring the students from Chapel Haven West – an existing program for individuals with autism – to the ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/unique-autism-program-partnership-at-university-of-arizona/ Asperger syndrome can be a difficult disorder for children and their parents. This disorder brings difficulties socializing and communicating with your child. It may also mean fewer play dates and birthday invitations and more stares at the grocery store from people who don't understand that a child's meltdown is part of a ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/asperger-syndrome/coping-with-asperger-syndrome/ Children with Asperger Syndrome have the intelligence to have success in school but they often do not have the emotional strength to cope with the demands of the classroom. These children are easily stressed due to their inflexibility and low self-esteem. They are often very self-critical and unable to tolerate making mistakes. Children with Asperger Syndrome may ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/asperger-syndrome/asperger-syndrome-can-be-overwhelming/  When students with autism are mainstreamed into the regular classroom setting they would be much more sucessful in classes that are their academic strengths, strong interests, and take place in a structured setting. Many high-functioning students with autism have been very successful in school when they are assisted by an individual aide. Again ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/autism-articles/classroom-success-for-high-functioning-autism/ Asperger's Disorder was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Many professionals felt Asperger's Disorder was simply a milder form of autism and used the term "high-functioning autism" ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/asperger-syndrome/history-of-asperger-syndrome/ The severity of symptoms and the absence of language delays distinguishes Asperger Syndrome from Autism. Children with Asperger Syndrome may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and cognitive skills. To the untrained observer, a child with Asperger's syndrome may just seem like a typical child behaving differently. Children with autism are frequently ... http://highfunctioningautism.org/asperger-syndrome/characteristics-of-asperger-syndrome/