Aspergers is a condition which falls in the autism spectrum. It is considered an
autism spectrum disorder
Dustin Hoffman’s performance of an autistic individual in the movie, Rain Man, touched me. His character Raymond (a.k.a. Rain Man) Babbitt, is an autistic individual who operates at a pretty high level (similar to high functioning aspergers individuals) . You could say he is “autistic savant”, as he has high mathematical skills. You’ll see this, if you view the movie.
Asperger’s Syndrome – Videos: Hope For Autism and
Asperger’s Syndrome: My Story
This young british lad details his story — his issues making friends, keeping friends, and being bullied. It’s been 14 years since he found out about his Aspergers (which he’s learned to live with). Of course, doing the YT videos has helped him with his confidence; and being able to travel around without his parents has ALSO helped his growth as an individual. WATCH Ollie Walker :
Important to Note: This young person was helped by an adjustment in her diet. So nutrition can play an essential role in toddlers or infants with
Aspergers Syndrome: Aspergers Autism Symptoms
More Resources:
Additional VIDEOS: Aspergers Autism – an autobiographical Journey
Videos from Willow Marsden, a teenaged girl with Aspergers (UK):
3) Aspergers and Girls – an introduction
Resources:
1) From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders (ninds.nih.gov) – Aspergers Syndrome: Fact Sheet by a PR5 (high page rank) authority site
2) From a Teacher-Oriented Website/Forum Discussion on Aspergers children: Asperger Syndrome Behavior Management
3) Ezine Article on Asperger Syndrome Behavior – By Rachel Skinner, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
4) Definition of Aspergers Syndrome from Wiki
5) Aspergers Autism – Definition and Classification
6 )Aspergers Autism – Definition and Characteristics of Aspergers (from wiki.org)
7) Aspergers Symptoms in Adults (Also visit here )
For further reference: Excellent AUTISM Blog
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