This is the first in a series of interviewing professionals in the area of Autism, Aspergers and related conditions. It is with great honour that I was given the opportunity to interview Professor Uta Frith. Tania: Welcome Professor Frith and thank-you for agreeing to an interview with me. I am honoured to be interviewing a world expert … Continue reading Professional Interview Series: Professor Uta Frith
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First Signs of Asperger Syndrome in Bright Young Girls Pre-school – Updated December 11th, 2016
Updated 11/12/2016 This blog has been viewed over 1,000,000 times. Tania Marshall© 2013-2021. All rights reserved. Aspiengirl and Planet Aspien are trademarked. Thank you. The following list is my official working screener document consisting of the unique characteristics and traits of pre-school girls with Asperger Syndrome, or AspienGirls. It is not a research-based formal assessment … Continue reading First Signs of Asperger Syndrome in Bright Young Girls Pre-school – Updated December 11th, 2016
Professor Temple Grandin June 2013
Nova Pathways to Employment Conference and Up Close and Personal Luncheon Professor Temple Grandin is unquestionably the most famous person in the world with Autism who writes and speaks about Autism. I have admired her for many years and was absolutely honoured to meet and have a one-on-one chat with her about DSM5, her movie, … Continue reading Professor Temple Grandin June 2013
Be Your Own Superhero with AspienGIRL™ Coming Soon!
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!
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
Aspienwomen: Moving towards an Adult Female Profile of Autism/Asperger Syndrome/Neurodivergence
This blog is now my 2nd book entitled I am Aspienwoman, an IPPY eLIT Gold medal award winning and bestselling book, available at http://www.aspiengirl.com, Amazon or other fine bookstores
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