AspienGIRL™ and her crew, from Planet Aspien™, are a revolution. Aspiengirl and Aspienwoman are an identity, a place, a group, a unique tribe. A revolution designed and determined to change language; to change how girls and women with Asperger Syndrome are viewed and to give Aspiens everywhere a sense of hope and empowerment. Planet Aspien™ … Continue reading Be Your Own Superhero with AspienGIRL™ Coming Soon!
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Label this and Say What?! Building a Strengths-Based Descriptive Model for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Say What?! Building a Strengths-Based Descriptive Model for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome So, what's in a word? The language and the words we use have power. Power to think about something in a certain way. It is time for a global revolution in the way we think about Asperger Syndrome. I believe it is time … Continue reading Label this and Say What?! Building a Strengths-Based Descriptive Model for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome
Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome In Australia, approximately 1 in 100 children are born with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). ASC is a recently defined lifelong developmental condition and affects people regardless, of age, colour, race or socio-economic status. It is now referred to as a spectrum condition, meaning that … Continue reading Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome
Moving Towards A Female Profile: The Unique Characteristics, Abilities and Talents of Young Girls and Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
The following list is an official screening document consisting of the unique characteristics and traits of young girls and teenagers with Asperger Syndrome, or High Functioning Autism. This list comes from the many young females I have worked with over the years and currently work with. I have assessed, observed, diagnosed and worked with thousands … Continue reading Moving Towards A Female Profile: The Unique Characteristics, Abilities and Talents of Young Girls and Teenagers with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
DSM5, Autism and Sensory Issues
DSM5, Autism Criteria and Sensory Issues The DSM5 (previously the DSM-V) is the soon to be published fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This new clinicians manual brings with it some long-awaited changes, and is welcomed by qualified professionals, in addition to its fair share of … Continue reading DSM5, Autism and Sensory Issues
Label this: The Importance of Diagnosis
I am often asked about 'label's' and 'diagnoses'. Usually, I am asked certain questions not unlike the following: Why get a diagnosis/label? How will a 'label' help me or my child?First, the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome is valuable information, for the school involved, the individual, their parents, family members and friends. In terms of the individual, knowledge … Continue reading Label this: The Importance of Diagnosis
ASPERGER SYNDROME IN GIRLS AND WOMEN: KEEPING UP APPEARANCES AND MISSED DIAGNOSIS
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism In Girls and Women The female profile of Asperger Syndrome has largely been ignored in research (as compared to male research) and in definitions of Asperger Syndrome. This is due to a strong gender bias, with females known as 'research orphans', according to Yale's Ami Klin. Many girls and … Continue reading ASPERGER SYNDROME IN GIRLS AND WOMEN: KEEPING UP APPEARANCES AND MISSED DIAGNOSIS
Sensory Processing Condition and Autism
Research indicates that sensory sensitivities significantly contribute to the behaviours displayed by children with Autism Spectrum Conditions, and that many behaviours, for example meltdowns, are in fact instinctive reactions by those with Autism to sensory overload. These behaviours tend to be misinterpreted as a child or adult being ‘naughty’, 'defiant' or difficult'. Humans continuously absorb … Continue reading Sensory Processing Condition and Autism
Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome
Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome The following article is copyrighted and may not be posted anywhere without permission from the author.In Australia, approximately 1 in 100 children are born with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). ASC is a recently defined lifelong developmental condition and affects people regardless, of age, colour, … Continue reading Flying under the radar: Girls and Women with Aspergers Syndrome