A groundbreaking study suggests people with autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger's do not lack empathy, rather, they feel others' emotions too intensely to cope. From HealthZone

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Contains a 15 min. Autism Training video for educators, What is Autism behavior list, breakdown of educational issues by age group and an amazing Printable Files section of behavior issues, why they happen and tips. (less)Contains a 15 min. Autism Training video for educators, What is Autism behavior list, breakdown of educational issues by age group and an amazing Printable Files section of behavior issues, why they h... (more)

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101 page recommendations from the California Departments of Education and Developmental Services.

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An article examining how education in body and movement awareness through Being In Movement mindbody training and Aikido can help children with ADD, ADHD, high-functioning Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome learn focus, impulse control, and more effective movement. From Columbus Center for Movement Studies (less)An article examining how education in body and movement awareness through Being In Movement mindbody training and Aikido can help children with ADD, ADHD, high-functioning Autism, and Asperger's Syndr... (more)

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A detailed article on fine and gross motor problems and significance of sensory problems in individuals with Asperger's syndrome. From The Asperger's connection

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This detailed article delves into sensory processing, modulation, discrimination, behaviors reflecting poor sensory processing, integration of sensory information for skill development and sensory diet planning. From The Asperger's Connection (less)This detailed article delves into sensory processing, modulation, discrimination, behaviors reflecting poor sensory processing, integration of sensory information for skill development and sensory die... (more)

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Echolalia and palilalia are two disordered speech patterns that are common in children with autism and Asperger's syndrome. These verbal symptoms can sometimes contribute to early diagnosis of these disorders. Read on for full descriptions of echolalia and palilalia as characteristics of autism. From Kat Simon on BrightHub (less)Echolalia and palilalia are two disordered speech patterns that are common in children with autism and Asperger's syndrome. These verbal symptoms can sometimes contribute to early diagnosis of these d... (more)

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An adult on the autism spectrum explains the visual processing issues she runs into during the day. Environments high in visual inputs cause difficulties for her brain to decode the information she is seeing. From Lynne Soraya at Psychology Today (less)An adult on the autism spectrum explains the visual processing issues she runs into during the day. Environments high in visual inputs cause difficulties for her brain to decode the information she is... (more)

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Parents as well as our own frustration with the diagnosis labeling system, led us to consider how we could better define an individual based on a profile of learning strengths and challenges across different developmental ages, with the objective of crafting a more individualized treatment approach. From Michelle Garcia Winner, Pamela Crooke and Stephanie Madrigal, Social Thiinking (less)Parents as well as our own frustration with the diagnosis labeling system, led us to consider how we could better define an individual based on a profile of learning strengths and challenges across di... (more)

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Cognitive behavior theory can be very helpful in teaching children with Asperger's about feelings, behavior, and consequences and how these things affect how others treat them. Includes a template. From Prospering with Aspergers (less)Cognitive behavior theory can be very helpful in teaching children with Asperger's about feelings, behavior, and consequences and how these things affect how others treat them. Includes a template. F... (more)

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