The symptoms of Asperger syndrome look slightly different in girls than in boys, according to a study published earlier this month in Research in Developmental Disabilities1. This study and a spate of other recent ones suggest that with available diagnostic tests, higher-functioning girls with autism are being diagnosed either later than boys, or are altogether missed.
In the new study, Swedish researchers showed that 18 new questions on a revised Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire lead to very different response profiles for school-age boys versus girls who have Asperger syndrome.
Asperger Syndrome is a growing issue with children, as more and more are being diagnosed, and at earlier ages. Its acceptance has now become apparent in the media and how Aspergers and Asperger-like people are portrayed.
Having first hand experience with raising a child with Aspergers, you get to know the quirks of how your child operates. Not every Aspie is the same. They are described to be on a spectrum, ranging from one end to another (mild to severe) and how functional they are.
Primetime television in the last few years has introduced us a new group of TV characters who either have Asperger Syndrome or its characteristics. Whether you are a parent of an Asperger child, a sibling or a friend, you might recognize these following shows, which are making an attempt to portray aspie-like characters.
The Big Bang Theory is a wonderful show on CBS that documents the
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Girls with Autism Face Adjustments in Middle School
As Maggie grew older, her parents Rick and Laura suspected more and more that their daughter had autism. They knew that boys usually were diagnosed with autism more frequently than girls were. In fact, boys have 4 to 5 times more of a chance to be identified with autism than girls do.
For girls, current statistics indicate that 1 in 315 have autism. In Maggie’s case, her cousin had been diagnosed with autism as a toddler. The question for her family was whether Maggie had autism, too.
ASD Specialist, Dr. Tony Attwood is assisting with this research project, and it is open to anyone over 18 years of age. This study includes determining the degree of autistic traits with sex and gender outcomes, so people not on the autism spectrum are invited to participate as well.
Upon completion of survey, participants will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad2, $20 iTunes and/or Amazon vouchers.
My diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 25 brought with it an interesting mix of emotions. First on the list was an incredible sense of relief and validation. After too many years of wondering why things seemed so hard for me, and why I was never able to just “get it,” I finally had an explanation. I felt like I had been given permission not to feel weak, lazy, and deeply flawed.
My psychologist compared growing up with a diagnosis to running a marathon with prosthetic legs, and growing up without a diagnosis to trying to run a marathon with no legs at all. For the first time, I felt like someone understood how hard I had worked to get to this point in my life. I finally knew the reason why I often had to put forth more effort than others, yet had less to show for it.
The symptoms of Asperger syndrome look slightly different in girls than in boys, according to a study published earlier this month in Research in Developmental Disabilities1. This study and a spate of other recent ones suggest that with available diagnostic tests, higher-functioning girls with autism are being diagnosed either later than boys, or are altogether missed. 
Primetime television in the last few years has introduced us a new group of TV characters who either have Asperger Syndrome or its characteristics. Whether you are a parent of an Asperger child, a sibling or a friend, you might recognize these following shows, which are making an attempt to portray aspie-like characters.
Date: Sunday April 29, 2012
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Katie Bridges is a full time writer who lives in Vancouver, Washington. By full time writer, she means that she hardly ever stops writing! Whether she's working on a piece of fiction or composing a letter of encouragement to someone, she's often sitting at her computer typing away. If she wasn’t writing, she would be hiking, as she loves to be amongst nature. She also enjoys reading children's science books and is quite addicted! Katie owns a huge assortment she's collected over the years. In between writing, she spends time with her family, giving a great deal of care to her grandchildren who she has has a lot in common with. Together, they love to star gaze at night and talk about the latest scientific discoveries. To find out more about her life, visit: 
As Maggie grew older, her parents Rick and Laura suspected more and more that their daughter had autism. They knew that boys usually were diagnosed with autism more frequently than girls were. In fact, boys have 4 to 5 times more of a chance to be identified with autism than girls do.
My diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 25 brought with it an interesting mix of emotions. First on the list was an incredible sense of relief and validation. After too many years of wondering why things seemed so hard for me, and why I was never able to just “get it,” I finally had an explanation. I felt like I had been given permission not to feel weak, lazy, and deeply flawed.
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