Today is International Asperger’s Day 2013. Happy 107th birthday Dr Hans Asperger. International Asperger’s Day is a day to celebrate the good doctor’s birthday on the 18th of February and to increase awareness of Asperger’s Syndrome. Dr Hans Asperger was an Austrian paediatrician who in 1944 described the key features of Asperger’s Syndrome. The syndrome […]
Today is International Asperger’s Day, a day to celebrate and show support for people with Asperger Syndrome and their families and carers. I’ve been blogging about Asperger’s Syndrome for the past few days and today, the 18th February is the day. Here is a wonderful video of the amazing surfer Clay Marzo who has Asperger […]
Aspie’s Rock People with Asperger Syndrome often call themselves aspies. Aspies mostly call people who are not on the autism spectrum – neurotypicals. I nearly choked on my Weet-Bix when I heard that expression for the first time . There is a theory (promulgated by aspies I should think) that people with Asperger’s Syndrome are […]
Quick Tip (Novelty Bag): The Autism Files What do you do when the queue is too long and your child is getting agitated? What do you do when there is a traffic jam and your child is in the back seat, squirming? These are situations that can make all parents uneasy, but if you are […]
When a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), therapists often suggest that parents develop a visual schedule. I thought this seemed a little strange when I was told to do it by my son’s speech pathologist, but went along for the ride . It turns out to be one of the most effective […]
One of my articles on Autism Spectrum Disorder ‘An Iceberg: The Autism Files’ has appeared over at Debi Taylor’s blog Spirit of Autism. Click here to have a look see. Debi blogs from Atlanta, USA and she describes Spirit Of Autism as offering ‘practical tips, resources, tools and strategies to teach you how to find […]
The picture book all cats have asperger syndrome by Kathy Hooperman is a highly recommended read/look if you know and love someone with Asperger Syndrome (AS). I absolutely love this book! Gorgeous and hilarious photos of cats and kittens are matched with descriptions of Asperger Syndrome in a touching and humorous manner, highlighting the unique […]
_ _ The sensory world is perceived differently by people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). People with ASD can be insensitive to sensory information (don’t feel enough) or are oversensitive to sensory information (feel too much). One sense can be highly tuned while another is muted. Sometimes they find it hard to turn off […]
Aspergers Services Australia are celebrating 2010 International Aspergers Day (the anniversary of Dr Hans Asperger’s birthday) with an event that includes the following guest speakers: Professor Tony Attwood Ms Rachel Harris Ms Camilla Connolly Mr Alex Goodwin Date: Saturday 20th February 2010 Time: 9.00 – 3.00pm Location: Brisbane – The Holiday Inn, Brisbane Transit Centre, […]
Autism Awareness has organised a concert to raise funds for autism. The concert is on Wednesday 3rd February at the State Theatre in Brisbane. Altered State will be a night of music and comedy from many of Australia’s leading entertainers Autism Awareness are committed to making a difference for individuals and families affected by autism. […]
