Are Females Less likely To Be Diagnosed With Autism?
Both males and females have similar autistic characteristics, so why then are females less likely to be diagnosed with autism than males?
“Airplane” not “Mama:” Language Development in Children with Asperger Syndrome
Language development in children with Asperger Syndrome is often typical for verbal language but delayed in language use. “Compared with those affected by other forms of autism spectrum disorders those with Asperger syndrome (AS) do not have significant delays or difficulties in language or cognitive development,” states the “Autism Speak’s” website. Slow developing non-verbal language skills in children […]
Unstory: Developing Storytelling Skills in People with Asperger Syndrome
We connect with others through sharing our personal narratives. Poor verbal storytelling skills in people with Asperger Syndrome often go undiagnosed and prevent them from participating effectively in social, academic, and work environments.
Mindblindness vs Context blindness
Replacing the generic term of “mindblindness,” often used to refer to people on the autism spectrum, with a more specific term such as “context blindness” has been proposed by Peter Vermeulen, PhD. Simon Baron-Cohen created the term “mindblindness,” to refer to the deficit people on the autism spectrum have in reading others mental states. This term […]
It’s a Two Way Street: Communicating with People with Asperger Syndrome
If you missed my webinar you can listen here. “It’s a Two Way Street: Helping the World to Communicate with People with Asperger Syndrome“ produced by AANE and presented by Kai Long, MS SLP CCC of Long on Language. This webinar will discuss society’s role in communicating with people with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Typical communication relies on […]
Asperger Syndrome: Nonfiction vs Fiction
Do people with Asperger Syndrome prefer fiction or non-fiction? It has been suggested that people with Asperger prefer nonfiction because it provides fact-based information related to their special interest. However, I have known people with Asperger syndrome who enjoyed fiction. The lack of interest in reading fiction usually begins in childhood when children begin […]
Words are not enough
Vocabulary Development and Asperger Syndrome “Mama!” screamed the toddler from his crib.
10 Fruits in 60 seconds: The importance of categorization
“Quick, in 60 seconds name 10 items that go in the category, fruits.”
Context Breakdown
Context involves the setting or environment surrounding a situation. People with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism are very interested in details while their deficits result in the inability to take context into consideration. This inability is noticeable in social situations as well as in their written work and verbal expression.
Language is Everywhere
We have all had exhausting days as parents when all we want to do is get home, but at the same time when opportunity knocks its important to seize the moment to teach our children.