Autism Society
About Us
AS, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
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Autism Society
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Telephone: 301-657-0881
Articles by Autism Society
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The Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome
Not everything that steps out of line, and thus “abnormal,” must necessarily be “inferior.” Hans Asperger...
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Having a Son with Asperger Syndrome: A Father’s Perspective
For a dad (and a mom too), the arrival of your child is often like a gift from heaven. The package is perfect; the...
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A College Structure for Students with Asperger Syndrome
It’s a giant oversimplification to assume that autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger Syndrome (AS), and...
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Preventing Meltdowns: Outsmarting the Explosive Behavior of Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Meltdown behavior is quite common for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS). And, indeed, the most frequently asked question...
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Making Sense of the Hidden Curriculum
Lavoie (cited in Bieber, 1994) described the “hidden curriculum” as important social skills that everyone knows, but...
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Girls and Asperger Syndrome
Although distinct differences exist in the skills of typical boys and girls in the area of cognition, communication and...
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Weaving in Special Interest Areas Throughout the School Day
My 12-year-old son, whose passion is aviation and who has Asperger Syndrome (AS), lay on the floor of the family room...
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Autism and the Environment
Autism has long been considered an incurable genetic disorder specifically targeting the brain. The rapid rise in...
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Sexuality Instruction and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Although generally difficult to talk about in an open and honest manner, sex and sexuality are central to our...
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Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students With Asperger Syndrome
Challenging behaviors are frequently the primary obstacle in supporting students with Asperger’s (AS ). While there...
Topics: Asperger's Syndrome
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