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MMPI Test Online

Ramon — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:28:09 +0000

I recently did the MMPI test online which you can find here http://geisel.narod.ru/mmpi2.htm. I’ve been looking at easing the transition for Aspie kids into adulthood, and thought it might give me some insights. I found it quite interesting although it takes quite some time to complete. You can do the short form which might take [...]

Is Asperger’s a Syndrome, a Condition or Traits?

Ramon — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:26:42 +0000

The language we use has been shown to influence how we think, how we behave, act and feel about ourselves. Here I argue that it is time to change the current medical language around Asperger’s. While giving a few ideas on possible alternatives, I have not gone deeply into a real list of alternatives. It [...]

Do You Have Advice For Sean? Autism Social Issues

MMAdmin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:27:20 +0000

Hi, I’m sean. 36 with asperger’s. As well as a few other disabilities. And I live in an area where there is so little in way of help, whether it’s doctors, counseling, etc. And especially no connection with others who are going through similar things! I have had no friends my whole life, as well [...]

Do I Have Aspergers?

MMAdmin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:53:17 +0000

While nowadays a significant number of individuals are diagnosed with Autism or Asperger’s syndrome during childhood or adolescence, many Aspies have never received a formal diagnosis. This could mean that you are in your twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, sixties and asking yourself “Do I have Asperger’s?” Perhaps you have been unaware of Asperger’s for most of your [...]

Ensuring Aspie Kids Enjoy Education

MMAdmin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:50:13 +0000

Children with Asperger’s syndrome have likes and dislikes, just as anyone else. They do things for fun, like to watch television, or play on the computer. Helping Asperger’s children to learn and have fun doing so should be a joint effort between parents and teachers. Parents need to make sure teachers are aware of things [...]

Treating Anxiety for People with Asperger’s Syndrome

MMAdmin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:35:29 +0000

Having Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) is hard as it is. What makes it more life altering is that people with AS are more vulnerable to anxiety. The rate of anxiety is higher than those in the general population. In fact, children with AS have a 75% chance of developing severe anxiety. Oftentimes, appropriate and adequate help [...]

Asperger’s, Autism and the New DSM

MMAdmin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:32:22 +0000

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), is the psychologist’s bible for diagnosing mental illnesses. Used by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and doctors to determine the mental condition of a patient, the DSM has been an excellent tool for categorizing illnesses. The current manual in service is the DSM IV, which has been in [...]

Aspergers and Relationships

MMAdmin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:23:28 +0000

Since I took over this website (about two months ago), I have received around a dozen emails from people who don’t have Asperger’s, but either [a] ARE in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s, or [b] WERE in a relationship with someone who has Asperger’s. The majority of the emails are actually quite long [...]

Aspergers Are Us – Are These Guys Funny?

MMAdmin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:28:55 +0000

Today on Boston.com I was reading about these four guys with Aspergers that formed a comedy group poking fun at some of the common characteristics of people with Aspbergers. I have to admit I got a good laugh from the video below, where an Aspie shares his interest in Ralph Nader with a very unwilling “stranger”. [...]

Day Off

MMAdmin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:53:51 +0000

I just wanted to let everyone know I’m taking the day off today to spend time celebrating my daughters first birthday with her, her adoptive parents and her beautiful birth mother. Moderated comments may not be approved until tommorrow. I will say for the first time this morning I had to ride a bus from [...]