Living With:Asperger’s Syndrome

Jenna Seter&

Becca Buchanan

What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

•Common among small children

•Associated with social behavioral problems

•Symptoms?

How is Asperger’s Developed?

• What affects it?

• What causes it?

• How do doctors diagnose those with Asperger’s?

Treatments for Asperger’s Syndrome

• Asperger’s cannot be completely cured

• Support groups and therapy available

Research and Statistics

• NINDS Organization

•Asperger’s Syndrome and family member susceptibility

For More Information

• O.A.S.I.S

• “Look Me In the Eye” by John Elder Robinson

Why Support Asperger’s Syndrome?

Sources

• http://healthtools.aarp.org/galecontent/asperger-syndrome-1?CMP=KNC-360i-MSN-HEA&HBX_OU=52&HBX_PK=asperger_syndrome http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.htmlhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htmhttp://autism.about.com/od/aspergerssyndrome/Asperger_Syndrome.htmhttp://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-topic-overviewhttp://www.mychildwithoutlimits.org/?page=autism&gclid=CNXq2aaYkJ4CFRvxDAodm0Sb_Q

• http://healthtools.aarp.org/galecontent/asperger-syndrome-1?CMP=KNC-360i-MSN-HEA&HBX_OU=52&HBX_PK=asperger_syndrome http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.htmlhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htmhttp://autism.about.com/od/aspergerssyndrome/Asperger_Syndrome.htmhttp://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-topic-overviewhttp://www.mychildwithoutlimits.org/?page=autism&gclid=CNXq2aaYkJ4CFRvxDAodm0Sb_Q

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