Asperger's Syndrome
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In this talk, I presented the finding of my MEd dissertation on autistic women diagnosed in adulthood. The project consisted of an international sample of more that 50 women and I conducted online focus groups based on the participants'... more
The aim of this paper is to develop a phenomenological analysis of those psychopathologies which involve an intersubjective disruption, such as schizophrenia or autistic spectrum disorder. After briefly summarizing the contemporary debate... more
Notas sobre Autismo es un libro que recopila 15 ensayos de distintos especialistas en la atención de las personas con Autismo.
This article argues that Canada fails to meet its obligation under article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to provide students with autism with access to inclusive education. Moving beyond... more
The prevalence of Autism is on the rise worldwide with studies presenting the worldwide prevalence rates as 1 in 68 children. This is rising alarmingly every year and the combined presentation of Autism with ADHD in the same child is also... more
Der Aufsatz untersucht das Verhältnis von Persönlichkeit und Verhalten in der Definition und Diagnostik des Autismus von Kanner und Asperger in den 1940er Jahren bis in die neueren Ausgaben des DSM und ICD. Dazu unterscheidet er drei... more
As parents and school professionals are typically responsible for choosing or making available books for children and youth, guidelines for choosing literature that is inclusive and diverse are warranted. Using the Rating Scale for... more
This interview relates to my book Naming Adult Autism: Culture, Science, Identity (Rowman & Littlefield International, 2017) and took place at Leeds Beckett University.* Some of my answers to questions at the end are quite unfocused – see... more
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The poet Pentti Saarikoski (1937-1983) was one of the most significant Finnish writers of the 20th century. He was also a prolific translator, who received many prestigious awards for his literary production. Throughout his life... more
BACKGROUND: Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental condition within the autism spectrum conditions (ASC) characterized by specific difficulties in communication, social interaction, and empathy that is essential for sharing and... more
I would like to comment and elaborate on the letter from Michael Fitzgerald (Autism 6 (4), December 2002) in which he suggested, citing ICD-10 criteria (World Health Organization, 1992), that a number of adult patients with Asperger... more
There is a growing literature on girls and women on the autism spectrum. In the past, prevalence data has suggested that there are many more males than females on the autism spectrumand studies which have included both genders have often... more
This paper is an evaluation of “Asperger syndrome: a clinical account”, Wing's seminal paper. Over 30 years have passed since her paper was written but it is still relevant and useful today. By making Asperger's original research more... more
Le présent mémoire de CIU relate une expérience d'accompagnement à la reconstruction de soi d'une victime-témoin (ex-compagne d'un adepte de mouvement sectaire), victime de traumatisation indirecte dite secondaire. Le parcours d'Inès vers... more
Espectro do Autismo, Criatividade e Emoções (talentos e oportunidades criativas) Um novo olhar sobre o Espectro do Autismo através da obra de
This literature review brings together almost all of the literature available worldwide for person-centred counselling for autistic people. The review demonstrates that person-centred counselling can be a highly effective therapy type for... more
This essay examines the formation of self-concepts among people on the autism spectrum, focusing on an existential and qualitative analysis of the ways people view their identity, as opposed to framing the autistic experience within a... more
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(Handbook of Parent Training, Third Edition, 2007, Chapter 4, P:107-125)
(Handbook of Parent Training, Third Edition, 2007, Chapter 4, P:107-125)
"Ragionevolmente Differenti è un libro che parla della produzione sociale della diversità e lo fa attraverso lo studio della sindrome di Asperger. L'Asperger è un disturbo nello spettro autistico i cui sintomi principali fanno riferimento... more
The aim of this article is twofold. First, I argue that Asperger's Syndrome is a productive lens through which the characterization of Newt Scamander, protagonist of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay can be... more
In this dissertation I will analyse the films of Stanley Kubrick to see how these may display stylistic, aesthetic and narrative features which in my opinion reveal Asperger's-like traits. The research is conducted within an Auteurist... more
This is a book review published in Autism Matters.
This paper explores how creative counselling can enhance person-centred counselling (and similar talking therapies) for autistic people, bridging the gap from a predominantly verbal endeavour, which can exclude people who struggle... more
This paper presents a model of Asperger Syndrome as a hypodopaminergic condition. Several genetic factors lead to a faster than normal turnover of dopamine and chronically low dopaminergic tone reminiscent of pre-clinical Parkinson’s... more
This presentation will examine the apparent paradoxical notion of children who are both gifted and have a disability, the twice exceptional. How we define these terms in education and how we differentiate instruction, will be briefly... more
This paper wants to explore the possible neurological similarities between Greta Garbo and Queen Christina taking a cue from the homonymous movie.