One of the most common symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome is a lack of social skills. Those with the syndrome have a hard time understanding what is going on around them, at least in a social sense. They find eye-contact to be uncomfortable. Showing empathy is hard. Following the rules of basic conversation isn’t always easy. […]
Do you have trouble making or keeping friends? Do you lock up at social gatherings or struggle to engage in conversation? You may be one of the 32,250 Americans born with Asperger’s syndrome each year. Thanks to a growing understanding of the syndrome, psychiatrists and neuropsychologists are identifying Asperger’s in adults at a higher rate […]
Often times, it’s difficult to fully understand how a medical condition can impact the way people function throughout the day. And, it’s not always easy for individuals to get the help they need when flares or meltdowns occur. For some, though, there are coping mechanisms and unique resources that can provide enough help to improve […]
Everyone gets sweaty palms when it comes to dating, but when adding a disability to your list of “what ifs” can makes success seem even farther from a possibility. The key to conquering the “what if” wall is to take steps to be sure you are in acceptance of who you are and put your […]
The following article was written by Samantha Gilbert, a student from Allentown, PA with autism. These are her personal tips to thrive in your classroom. If you already understand that every classroom is different, and not every piece of advice will work for every student then you are ahead of the game. In fact, since […]
Teens with disabilities are like square pegs being forced to fit into round holes. They begin to feel isolated and frustrated, not because they can’t learn, but because they can’t make others understand their needs. Kids diagnosed with Aspergers’ are unique in several ways. Unlike teens at the opposite end of the Autism Spectrum, those […]
