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Tony Attwood in 2020. Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland, Australia, where he is an Associate Professor at Griffith University. [ 2][ 3][ 4]
High-functioning autism is characterized by features similar to those of Asperger syndrome. The defining characteristic recognized by psychologists is a significant delay in the development of early speech and language skills, before the age of three years. [ 12] The diagnostic criteria of Asperger syndrome exclude a general language delay.
House observes Ali crying milky tears. Having recently experienced an earthquake in Fresno, he deceptively explains to her that she likely inhaled a fungal spore – Coccidioides immitis in her brain, which was released during the earthquake, lying about the disease's symptoms to explain away her obsession. Milky tears and loss of inhibition ...
Helping Teens and Adults with Autism through Personal Crises (Mary Newport and Jerry Newport, July 14, 2007, Autism Society of America, The Autism Society Event and Education Recordings Archive) Kraus, J. D. (2010). The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, from a Young Man with Asperger's Syndrome. Future ...
In her book, she shares her personal story and offers advice and resources for others living with Asperger's syndrome. Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome is an autobiographical account of the author's experience growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome. The book offers descriptions of the challenges and difficulties ...
0-09-945025-9. OCLC. 59267481. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a 2003 mystery novel by British writer Mark Haddon. Its title refers to an observation by the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes (created by Arthur Conan Doyle) in the 1892 short story "The Adventure of Silver Blaze". Haddon and The Curious Incident won the ...
Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome ( AS ), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger's, is a term formerly used to describe a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. [ 5]
Murder of Breck Bednar. Breck David LaFave Bednar (17 March 1999 – 17 February 2014) was an English-American teenager from Caterham, Surrey, who was murdered by 18-year-old Lewis Daynes on 17 February 2014, at Daynes' flat in Grays, Essex. Bednar knew Daynes only through online gaming, and had never met him in person until he visited Daynes ...