Throwing Out the Baby with the Bath Water?
Two articles published in The New York Times in November of 2009, The Short Life of a Diagnosis, and A Powerful Identity, A Vanishing Diagnosis, brought to the forefront the controversy over the identification and diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome. They also foreshadowed the likely demise of a condition that had only relatively recently come to light. …Clearly, there are problems with the current diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome in DSM-IV; however, does that mean that we should completely abandon use of this diagnostic label and use the single broad diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder to identify all individuals with autism conditions? To read more Subscribe »
Feature Articles
A Chat with Shonda Schilling
By Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
In this compelling interview, Shonda Schilling shares the triumphs and challenges of this quintessential American baseball family and its journey with Asperger syndrome. To read this entire interview Subscribe »
By Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
Dr. Brenda Smith Myles brings her considerable expertise to bear on the subject of social skills by outlining the skills to target, and describing innovative supports.
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By Gena P. Barnhill, Ph.D., NCSP
As both a professional in the field and the mother of an adult son with Asperger syndrome, Dr. Gena Barnhill weighs in on the controversial recommendation to remove Asperger's Disorder from DSM-V.
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By Nancy Perry, Ph.D.
Dr. Nancy Perry demystifies a difficult-to-grasp concept and explains her Center's approach to shoring up executive function skills in day-to-day life.
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By Donna Richards
Don't let the whimsical title fool you! You'll find great tips for making IEP meetings more productive and less intimidating.
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Great Resources for Families and Professionals
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