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Early Indicators: High Functioning Autism and Aspergers Syndrome - Autism ADHD and ADD
Children with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome are often misdiagnosed and underserved in our country. The difficulty in understanding and acknowledging autism, primarily high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, by the medical, psychological, and psychiatric community, can lead to misdiagnosis and even failure to provide the services needed for students (Autism Today, 2007).

Famous People with Aspergers Syndrome - Autism ADHD and ADD
The difficulty in understanding and acknowledging autism, primarily high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, by the medical, psychological, and psychiatric community, can lead to misdiagnosis and even failure to provide the services needed for students (Autism Today, 2007).

Personal Professional and Ethical Dilemma - Your Disability and Health Stories
Is it appropriate for me, as a person with disabilities, to tell others that if they provide these suggested accommodations, interventions, modifications, social skills training, medical intervention, etc., that a child will magically succeed or be happier, when I know, first hand, there is no truly happy ending for us?

Sensory Overload in Spectrum and Executive Functioning Disorders - Autism ADHD and ADD
We are almost constantly at the mercy of our ever-fluctuating sensory reactions, with our emotional valve systems either fully open, or fully closed.  We are rarely at an emotional calm, within our own person.  We tend to have delayed response times, while we process information, and can have some difficulty organizing and retrieving thoughts, words, answers, or responses.

Understanding Tantrums with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism ADHD and ADD
It is no wonder that many adults diagnosed with Attention Deficits or Asperger’s Syndrome are first diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders.

Advocating and Otherwise Abled - Your Disability and Health Stories
Excerpts from a self-published handbook used with the parents advocated for in the special education process.  Michelle Fattig, Ed.S. is a school psychologist and parent advocate with nine years experience.  Her varied professional roles have included medical technologist, medical microbiologist, school psychologist, educational consultant, research assistant, school board member, advocate, and parent support provider.

Teaching Organizational Skills - Autism ADHD and ADD
Been there?  Done that?  Lost dozens?  Using a day planner is one of the most essential coping skills that a student with attentional issues or disorganization struggles can develop; however, it is also a skill that they must practice and develop over time.  Actually, using a day planner is not a single skill, but involves a set of skills that can be worked on one-by-one.