http://www.helixexams.com Medical Directory en-us Mr. Kowalski discusses his work as a speech pathologist working with Asperger's Disordered patients. Asperger's Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder of childhood characterized by communication and social deficits. It is often thought of as identical to high functioning Autism (another, more severe disorder), but Kowalski differentiates the two disorders on the basis of social desire (Autistic individuals lacking the desire and skills to socialize, vs. Asperger's individuals having the desire to socialize but lacking the skills). http://www.helixexams.com/article/An-interview-with-Timothy-Kowalski-on-Aspergers-Disorder-1644.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:02:31 MST http://www.helixexams.com/article/An-interview-with-Timothy-Kowalski-on-Aspergers-Disorder-1644.html Confronted with the chance to interview his mother at a StoryCorps booth, Joshua eschewed the prepared questions that many participants rely on, and instead created his own. His questions touch on everything from his mother's past to how she really feels about him. http://www.storycorps.net/listen/stories/sarah-and-joshua-littman Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:09:39 MST http://www.helixexams.com/article/Joshuas-Tough-Questions-for-His-Mother-1641.html Many of the strategies for teaching students with autism are applicable for students with AS. The professional literature often does not differentiate between high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome when outlining recommended practices. However, it is important to give consideration to the unique learning characteristics, to provide support when needed, and to build on the student's many strengths. http://www.aspennj.org/pdf/information/articles/educating-the-student-with-asperger-syndrome.pdf Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:59:16 MST http://www.helixexams.com/article/Educating-the-Student-with-Asperger-Syndrome-1640.html Though challenging behaviors are frequently the primary obstacle in supporting students with Asperger's Syndrome, there are few published studies to direct educators towards the most effective behavioral approaches for these students. What we know to date is largely based on experience and relies heavily on generalizing strategies from the applied behavior analysis arena. However, what appears most evident (given the heterogeneity even among these individuals) is that a primarily categorical approach will be unsuccessful for most, and that effective behavior support will require highly individualized practices which address primary areas of difficulty in social understanding and interactions, pragmatic communication, managing anxiety, preferences for sameness and rules, and ritualistic behaviors. http://www.bbbautism.com/pdf/article_42_supporting_students_with_AS.pdf Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:51:37 MST http://www.helixexams.com/article/Supporting-Students-with-Aspergers-Syndrome-Who-Present-Behavioral-Challenges-1639.html The present text is an attempt to summarize a series of concrete proposals for treatment and intervention, with a view to provide parents and care providers with specific suggestions that may be helpful in devising educational and treatment programs for children and adolescents affected by this severe form of social learning disability. Because of space constraints, these suggestions are by necessity brief. Parents and care providers seeking additional information are referred to the more comprehensive reviews listed in our reference page. http://web.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/astreatments.pdf Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:45:50 MST http://www.helixexams.com/article/Aspergers-Syndrome-Guidelines-for-Treatment-and-Intervention-1638.html