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Friends and autism: Does my child have too few friends?

Dr. Robert Naseef & Dr. Cindy Ariel

Question: Does My Child with Autism Have Too Few Friends? I am very worried because my son who is now 10 years old has very limited friends. Actually he likes to play with just one other boy who also has issues. It doesn't seem to bother him, but I am very worried about how lonely he will be when he is older. I have many friends and some of them since grade school. I don't want my child to suffer as I fear he will, and even more so in the future. Can you help me with my own worries and also with my son? ..

Video: Can NT kids learn Aspie behavior from an Aspie parent

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In this video segment, leading autism professional, Dr. Tony Attwood addresses three key questions: Can NT kids learn Aspie behavior from an Aspie parent?; Is there a link between Munchhausen Syndrome and ASD?; How do Aspies and NTs differ in dealing with grie ..

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University of Georgia autism study / survey

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The University of Georgia, with Dr. Jonathan Campbell, is conducting a survey regarding the role of parent rated temperament in children between the ages of 2 and 15 with an autism spectrum diagnosis.* Information regarding children's diagnosis will also be as ..

Top 10 strategies for success: emotional parenting of the child with autism/Asperger’s or PDD

Sarita Freedman, PhD

Raising a developmentally different child is a challenge for most parents. The challenge begins when parents first learn that their child is not “normal.” For some parents, this occurs at or before the child’s birth. For others, their child, who appeared ..

Video: Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspergian/NT marriages

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In this video segment, leading autism professional, Dr. Tony Attwood invites readers to send in questions regarding Aspergian/NT Marriages. He also clarifies the probabilities of ASD in children from ASD parents.

Video: Autism, sensory issues and 'intellectual orgasms'

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In this video segment, leading autism professional, Dr. Tony Attwood addresses facts about common sensory issues, more on the difference between "intimate" and "special" friends (and how to tell NTs about the differences) and what Dr. T calls the "intellectual ..

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Autism & exploring social learning by starting at our roots

Michelle Garcia Winner

Learning evolves. The brain’s capacity to acquire new knowledge helps determine how and what we intuitively learn. Some learning happens as a matter of cognitive, social, and emotional development, i.e., from the “inside out,” while other learning happen ..

Video: Dr. Tony Attwood, autism and reassurance

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In this video segment, autism pioneer Dr. Tony Attwood returns to answer questions about autism. In this installment, Dr. Attwood talks about how unusual or repetitive questions can actually be a signal for a need for reassurance. Courtesy of Autism H ..

How can I help my autistic child handle puberty?

Robert Naseef & Cindy Ariel

Question: How Can I Help My Autistic Child Handle Puberty? I have a 9-year-old son with autism. He was diagnosed 2 years ago and through sensory integration, has come leaps and bounds. Although he is not "normal," he fits in more and has a few friends now at ..

Video: Dr. Tony Attwood speaks on Asperger's and sexuality

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In this video segment, autism pioneer Dr. Tony Attwood returns to answer questions about autism. In this installment, Dr. Attwood talks about AS and aspects of sexuality and flirtation. Courtesy of AutismHangout

Video: Dr. Tony Attwood - autism & the death of a parent

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In this video segment, autism pioneer Dr. Tony Attwood returns to answer questions about autism. In this installment, Dr. Attwood talks about how to assist your AS child with the death of a loved one. Courtesy of Autism Hangout

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