Autism Telephone Seminars

Making Friends: Social Understanding for Students with Autism and Asperger's ...cial challenges that children with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder may encounter while in the classroom. As the speaker notes, 'Play is work for a child with ASD' and children with ASD typically do not become 'social butterflies.' Dr. Norall would like to give teachers the resources to help a child with Asperger's Syndrome or ASD build lasting relationships in their school  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...ar are specifically because most presentations cover just autism, Asperger's syndrome or nonverbal learning disorders. We will compare symptoms, discuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not the exception. We will discuss educational  more...