Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome affects an individual's social and cognitive understanding. We've partnered with the Autism Society to bring articles on the most pressing topics to help those affected by this complex condition.
What is Asperger Syndrome?
Asperger Syndrome involves difficulties with social interaction and communication.
Social Life
Youth with Asperger Syndrome can learn skills to help them more easily navigate the social world.
- Making Sense of the Hidden Curriculum
- Autism’s Impact May Extend to Younger Siblings
- Teaching Social and Emotional Concepts to Youth with Asperger Syndrome
- Sexuality Instruction and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Social Skills Intervention: Bringing it all Together
- Social Scripts, Social Stories and the Power Card Strategy
Interventions
A combination of interventions are most effective in supporting youth with Asperger Syndrome.
- Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students With Asperger Syndrome
- Preventing Meltdowns: Outsmarting the Explosive Behavior of Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
- Planning for a Successful Day: The Comprehensive Autism Planning System
- Preparing a Child with Asperger Syndrome for Medical Appointments
- The Importance of Matching Student Needs to Interventions
- Sensory Interventions and Supports for ASD
School Performance
Classroom accommodations are recommended to support students with Asperger Syndrome.
- Asperger's in the Classroom
- Strategies to Help Students with Asperger Syndrome in School
- How to Teach Reading to Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
- Surviving the Executive Functioning Demands of High School
- With Open Arms: Creating a Supportive School Community for Kids with Social Challenges
- Weaving in Special Interest Areas Throughout the School Day
- Students with Asperger Syndrome
- Other Conditions Impacting Ability to Learn
Personal Reflections
Read how a few individuals describe their journeys with Asperger Syndrome.
Beyond High School
Young adults with Asperger Syndrome have a variety of options and opportunities.
More Articles
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Teaching Social and Emotional Concepts to Youth with Asperger Syndrome
Patricia Howlin, a researcher from the UK, once said that being on the autism spectrum is like falling through Alice’s...
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A Mother’s Dream Became a Reality
In 1990, when her son with learning disabilities was in high school, Beverly Hatlen’s son begged her to let him go to...
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Asperger's in the Classroom
Asperger's Syndrome, a neurobiological disorder on the Autism spectrum, is one of the fastest growing disabilities. Here...
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Preparing Students with Asperger Syndrome for Postsecondary Life
You can get A’s in school and still flunk at life – Walker Percy Students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) frequently...
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Surviving the Executive Functioning Demands of High School
By high school, academic performance is highly influenced by executive function skills. These skills are needed to learn...
Source: Autism Society
Guest Editor
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.Dr. Smith Myles is a consultant with the Ziggurat Group and Chief of Programs and Development for the Autism Society. She is also the recipient of the 2004 Autism Society Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award.
Executive Editor:
Editors:
Laura Compian, Ph.D., Shannon Schnuck, M.Ed., Robin Gurley & Jennifer Repella
