I have put together a simple iPhone App which may help the user figure out whether herself or her child may have ADHD. It is not a formal diagnostic tool, of course, but can be educational and fun. Currently I am working on a similar application for Asperger's Disorder. You may want to check it out at www.iPsych.net.
UPDATE ON 4/2/09: The Asperger's Disorder App is ready at www.iPsych.net!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Schools for Children with Asperger's
An appropriate school placement for a child with Asperger's should at least achieve the following three very important goals:
1- The child must be protected from being teased or bullied by other students: Children with Asperger's usually think, talk and behave unlike their classmates, becoming a target of bullies at school. Educating the administrators, teachers and students about Asperger's, along with employing a proactive, zero tolerance campaign against bullying may work at some school settings. If this cannot be accomplished, children with Asperger's should be educated in a separate building or school, surrounded by other students with Asperger's and educators with appropriate training and experience.
2- The child must receive social skills training throughout the school day from specifically trained professionals, in the classroom, during recess, at the cafeteria, etc.: Social skills training is an extremely important aspect of the education of a child with Asperger's. Most schools would make it available in a group setting, for one hour, once a week, which definitely is not enough. Schools that specialize in educating children with autistic spectrum features have the opportunity to provide social skills training throughout the school day, at various settings. In my opinion, academics come second to social skills training in the education of a child with Asperger's.
3- Academic content must be presented in accordance to the unique learning style of individuals with autistic spectrum features.
I hope that parents and educators of children with Asperger's have an opportunity to discuss and share their thoughts and experiences with each other at this segment of the blog!
1- The child must be protected from being teased or bullied by other students: Children with Asperger's usually think, talk and behave unlike their classmates, becoming a target of bullies at school. Educating the administrators, teachers and students about Asperger's, along with employing a proactive, zero tolerance campaign against bullying may work at some school settings. If this cannot be accomplished, children with Asperger's should be educated in a separate building or school, surrounded by other students with Asperger's and educators with appropriate training and experience.
2- The child must receive social skills training throughout the school day from specifically trained professionals, in the classroom, during recess, at the cafeteria, etc.: Social skills training is an extremely important aspect of the education of a child with Asperger's. Most schools would make it available in a group setting, for one hour, once a week, which definitely is not enough. Schools that specialize in educating children with autistic spectrum features have the opportunity to provide social skills training throughout the school day, at various settings. In my opinion, academics come second to social skills training in the education of a child with Asperger's.
3- Academic content must be presented in accordance to the unique learning style of individuals with autistic spectrum features.
I hope that parents and educators of children with Asperger's have an opportunity to discuss and share their thoughts and experiences with each other at this segment of the blog!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Long Overdue Disclaimer
I would like the visitors of Asperger's Disorder Homepage (www.aspergers.com) and Asperger's Disorder Homepage Blogger (where you are) know that all the information, tips, etc. this website presents do not and cannot constitute 'medical advice' in any shape or form. You have to consult your own physician for that. I do not have any intention to and I cannot form a 'doctor-patient' relationship with any of my website visitors, unless they make an actual appointment with me and we physically meet with the intention to deliver medical care.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
An Update
Thank you all for your willingness to participate here at the Asperger's Disorder Homepage Blogger. So far nine "Asperger's Clinicians" have signed up to blog (thank you Drs. Dietzel and Welkowitz for joining us with your contributions, already), as well as parents and community leaders. Please remember that EVERYBODY can 'comment' on the blogs, provided that they register, to prevent spamming. Also, I will be happy to extend you an invitation to blog if you are willing to help with your comments, which then should give you the opportunity to shape the conversation. Here you go...please join us!
Monday, February 19, 2007
From one Blogger to Another
Glad to see that you are trying to unite AS bloggers on one site. My contributions may be only occasional since I also have to keep up Asperger's Conversations but I welcome collaboration which is just what is needed in this field.
I've been thinking a bit about how people with AS "cut to the chase" when it comes to seemingly amorphous subjects, such as politics. With all the U.S. Presidential candidates already feasting on New Hampshire because of our "1st in the nation" primary status, I will be looking for counsel from my AS friends to help "sort out" where candidates stand and who can win the race. One techie blogger has already suggested a real neat way to aggregate information about how the candidates stand on the issues, but I'm hoping I can lean on people with AS to "get to the point" and provide me with some high level briefings on the subject.
Best of luck with the new blog,
Larry
I've been thinking a bit about how people with AS "cut to the chase" when it comes to seemingly amorphous subjects, such as politics. With all the U.S. Presidential candidates already feasting on New Hampshire because of our "1st in the nation" primary status, I will be looking for counsel from my AS friends to help "sort out" where candidates stand and who can win the race. One techie blogger has already suggested a real neat way to aggregate information about how the candidates stand on the issues, but I'm hoping I can lean on people with AS to "get to the point" and provide me with some high level briefings on the subject.
Best of luck with the new blog,
Larry
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Thank You!
Thank you for putting forth the effort and time to create this forum. I am particularly interested in neuropsychological and educational assessment as well as young adults with Asperger's. I look forward to hearing from other professionals, families, and individuals with Asperger's.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Asperger's Clinicians Will Blog
Today I invited more than 70 Asperger's Clinicians (see them all here ) to extend their participation at Asperger's Disorder Homepage by blogging at this site, sharing their expertise and experience. I look forward to seeing their blogs here!
If you are an Asperger's Clinician, and your email address is not listed at my website, feel free to snail mail me your correct email address to receive an invitation to blog at this site.
If you are an Asperger's Clinician, and your email address is not listed at my website, feel free to snail mail me your correct email address to receive an invitation to blog at this site.
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