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A blog dedicated to learning and researching Asperger's Syndrome

This blog will consist of my readings, reflections, research, and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. Through each article and book I read, reflections and links for resources shall follow. I hope by learning more about this syndrome affecting more and more children of our world, I can use this knowledge to better prepare me for the world of teaching that lies ahead.

Learning to better the Future

Learning to better the Future

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Information

The following is a website that I have found through research and provides a lot of information on Asperger's as well as lots of links, famous people with AS, and information on how to help your child or student who may have AS.

This is a link to purchase a magazine which I didn't even know existed- "Autism- Asperger's Digest Magazine. It was described as a "Practical, positive information for parents & professionals on a range of topics: behavior, sensory, social skills, language/communication, research, alternative methods, classroom strategies, daily living tips, etc. Gold Winner 2008 NAPPA Parenting Resources Award & 2007 MarCom Creative Awards".


This website- made me very angry. It provided some information on AS but then spoke of AS as if it was a "disease" that could be treated through simple "over the counter" products- they referred to it as curing or home remedies for AS. This sounded as if children and adults who have Asperger's syndrome have something wrong with them and need to be cured. This way of thinking is what keeps prejudices and stereotypes present in our society today.
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Books for Learning AND Fun

This is a list of books I am reading or have been suggested to read about Asperger's Syndrome:

"All Cats have Aspergers sydrome"- by K. Hoopman (2006 by Jessica Kingsley Publishing)

"Look me in the eye: My life with Asperger's"- by J.E. Robison (2008 by Three Rivers Press)

"Atypical: Life with Asperger's in 20 1/3 chapters"- by J.A. Saperstein (2010 by Perigee Trade)

"Haze"- by K. Hoopman (2003)

"the curious incident of the dog in the night-time"- by Mark Haddon

"Adam's Alternative Sports Day- An Asperger Story"- Jude Welton

"Rules"- by Cynthia Lord