http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:49:13 +0000 MyBB http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=192 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:45:59 +0000 Stephen http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=192
This book has very little to do with what it is like to have Asperger's Syndrome and what it is like to live in a world of Neuro Typicals. Kathy Hoopmann is clueless about what is like being an Asperger and shows us Asperger's no respect or understanding.

On the whole, Cats are nothing like a person with Asperger's. The only thing that cats and Asperger's may have in common is that we both like our privacy. My expereince with cats is that they like to be cuddled and are extremely good at picking-up social cues and are able to socially interact which is one of the biggest problems us Asperger's have living in a Neuro Typical world.

Many Asperger's feel lonely and isolated. We desperately want to socialise, but often feel disconnected as people reactions and intentions are not at all clear to us. I know our family cat - Jenny - never had this problem or felt isolated from the rest of her family.

As an Asperger, in my opinion this is one of the worst books on the subject of Asperger's Syndrome and is a complete waste of money.



Title: All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome
Price: £9.99
Hardcover: 72 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (4 Oct 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843104814
ISBN-13: 978-1843104810]]>
This book has very little to do with what it is like to have Asperger's Syndrome and what it is like to live in a world of Neuro Typicals. Kathy Hoopmann is clueless about what is like being an Asperger and shows us Asperger's no respect or understanding.

On the whole, Cats are nothing like a person with Asperger's. The only thing that cats and Asperger's may have in common is that we both like our privacy. My expereince with cats is that they like to be cuddled and are extremely good at picking-up social cues and are able to socially interact which is one of the biggest problems us Asperger's have living in a Neuro Typical world.

Many Asperger's feel lonely and isolated. We desperately want to socialise, but often feel disconnected as people reactions and intentions are not at all clear to us. I know our family cat - Jenny - never had this problem or felt isolated from the rest of her family.

As an Asperger, in my opinion this is one of the worst books on the subject of Asperger's Syndrome and is a complete waste of money.



Title: All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome
Price: £9.99
Hardcover: 72 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (4 Oct 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843104814
ISBN-13: 978-1843104810]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=191 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:27:05 +0000 Scot http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=191
Euan age 41 looking for friends will talk more.]]>
Euan age 41 looking for friends will talk more.]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=190 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:55:49 +0000 Stephen http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=190
It is written by an American where they call Asperger's Syndrome a Disorder which I really dislike Asperger's being called as it makes it sound being an Asperger more like a disease. There is also a chapter on the regulations on what help an Asperger is entitled to at school in the USA. Please do not be put off by this as most of the information contained in the book is extremely useful to anyone with Asperger's Syndrome, their Neuro Typical partner in life or a parent of an Asperger child from where ever they may come from and live.

"In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing - and often conflicting - information, "The Asperger's Answer Book" provides them with clear and confident counsel."



Title: the Asperger's Answer Book - The Top 300 Questions Parents Ask
Price: £7.99
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc; 1 edition (1 April 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1402208073
ISBN-13: 978-1402208072]]>
It is written by an American where they call Asperger's Syndrome a Disorder which I really dislike Asperger's being called as it makes it sound being an Asperger more like a disease. There is also a chapter on the regulations on what help an Asperger is entitled to at school in the USA. Please do not be put off by this as most of the information contained in the book is extremely useful to anyone with Asperger's Syndrome, their Neuro Typical partner in life or a parent of an Asperger child from where ever they may come from and live.

"In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing - and often conflicting - information, "The Asperger's Answer Book" provides them with clear and confident counsel."



Title: the Asperger's Answer Book - The Top 300 Questions Parents Ask
Price: £7.99
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc; 1 edition (1 April 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1402208073
ISBN-13: 978-1402208072]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=189 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:35:36 +0000 Scot http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=189
I have aspergrers, male and cannot socialise well but am intelligent and work f/t. Does anyone know ways of meeting people rather than just do activities. Surely other like me are capable people but just unable to socialise. Any penfriends welcome or advice. You can pay on websites which is fair but how do people undersatnd you? I live in Scotland uk.

Ewen]]>
I have aspergrers, male and cannot socialise well but am intelligent and work f/t. Does anyone know ways of meeting people rather than just do activities. Surely other like me are capable people but just unable to socialise. Any penfriends welcome or advice. You can pay on websites which is fair but how do people undersatnd you? I live in Scotland uk.

Ewen]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=188 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:12:41 +0000 Rosie_Moore http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=188
I am carrying out a research project to try to look at the links between people’s childhood experiences, current friendships and worries about other people in individuals who have Asperger syndrome.

I am looking for people over the age of 18 who have Asperger syndrome to answer some questions about difficult childhood experiences, current friendships and worries online at:

Link to survey

Alternatively I can send you a paper copy of the questionnaires. I will also send you a stamped addressed envelope so that you can return them when they are completed. If you would prefer to answer the questions on paper please contact me on the details below.

All responses will be anonymous and confidential and the questionnaires will take about 1 hour to complete. Further information about the research is available online at the above link and is also included when a paper copy is requested by post.

This research is being carried out as part of my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.

My contact details are:

Address: Rosie Moore, Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

Phone: 01784 414012

Fax: 01784 434347

Email: r.moore@rhul.ac.uk

Please contact me if you have any questions about the research. Thank you for taking the time to think about taking part in this research project.

Rosie]]>
I am carrying out a research project to try to look at the links between people’s childhood experiences, current friendships and worries about other people in individuals who have Asperger syndrome.

I am looking for people over the age of 18 who have Asperger syndrome to answer some questions about difficult childhood experiences, current friendships and worries online at:

Link to survey

Alternatively I can send you a paper copy of the questionnaires. I will also send you a stamped addressed envelope so that you can return them when they are completed. If you would prefer to answer the questions on paper please contact me on the details below.

All responses will be anonymous and confidential and the questionnaires will take about 1 hour to complete. Further information about the research is available online at the above link and is also included when a paper copy is requested by post.

This research is being carried out as part of my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.

My contact details are:

Address: Rosie Moore, Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

Phone: 01784 414012

Fax: 01784 434347

Email: r.moore@rhul.ac.uk

Please contact me if you have any questions about the research. Thank you for taking the time to think about taking part in this research project.

Rosie]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=187 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:30:04 +0000 Stephen http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=187
The book accurately portrays in a light hearted and serious way what it is like to be married to an Asperger from both partners points of view. At all times, Katrin Bentley the author treats her husband and his Aspergers with respect unlike most books on the subject which often show a total and naive lack of understanding of Asperger's Syndrome treating us as second class citizens that need to be treated in order to become more Neuro Typical.

Where Katrin the author really succeeds that to have a successful relationship with an Asperger Husband the Neuro Typical wife needs to understand and accept their differences.

Women who often have failed relationships with Asperger men almost always blame it on their incompatibility rather than there failure to understand and accept the fact that we are only normal but different. Women in failed Asperger relationships fail to accept our differences it is as simple as that.

Both my wife and I have learnt a great deal from the book and has been a great help in getting our marriage/relationship back on track.

In my opinion is worth every penny.



Title:Alone Together
Price: £12.99
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (15 May 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843105373
ISBN-13: 978-1843105374]]>
The book accurately portrays in a light hearted and serious way what it is like to be married to an Asperger from both partners points of view. At all times, Katrin Bentley the author treats her husband and his Aspergers with respect unlike most books on the subject which often show a total and naive lack of understanding of Asperger's Syndrome treating us as second class citizens that need to be treated in order to become more Neuro Typical.

Where Katrin the author really succeeds that to have a successful relationship with an Asperger Husband the Neuro Typical wife needs to understand and accept their differences.

Women who often have failed relationships with Asperger men almost always blame it on their incompatibility rather than there failure to understand and accept the fact that we are only normal but different. Women in failed Asperger relationships fail to accept our differences it is as simple as that.

Both my wife and I have learnt a great deal from the book and has been a great help in getting our marriage/relationship back on track.

In my opinion is worth every penny.



Title:Alone Together
Price: £12.99
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (15 May 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843105373
ISBN-13: 978-1843105374]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=186 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:55:25 +0000 samsmom http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=186 hi my name is becky form ohio. my son sam is having some difficulty in school and home. just wondering if any of you could anwser some Q's.
with aspbergers , can you have a mild form. some characteristics of sam. he is 8 years old. sam has always been a very active kid. very head strong. was dx with adhd. is on no meds. he thinks about trains all the time. writes about them, talks about them. has a hard time going from activity. has had a set back this school year, geeting in trouble at school. smiles at teacher when disclpined. makes noice in class, taps pencil. getts lossed in classroom at times. loves all adult attention. per teacher has limited freindships. walks on toes, very impulsive when comfronted by siblings, will hit them . very sensitive to noise.enviroment when doing other activites, has a hard time making eye contact when spoken too. but is very bright, loving can carry on nice little conversations. sorry about the scattered information but bless his heart he gets alot from his mom thanks becky.]]> hi my name is becky form ohio. my son sam is having some difficulty in school and home. just wondering if any of you could anwser some Q's.
with aspbergers , can you have a mild form. some characteristics of sam. he is 8 years old. sam has always been a very active kid. very head strong. was dx with adhd. is on no meds. he thinks about trains all the time. writes about them, talks about them. has a hard time going from activity. has had a set back this school year, geeting in trouble at school. smiles at teacher when disclpined. makes noice in class, taps pencil. getts lossed in classroom at times. loves all adult attention. per teacher has limited freindships. walks on toes, very impulsive when comfronted by siblings, will hit them . very sensitive to noise.enviroment when doing other activites, has a hard time making eye contact when spoken too. but is very bright, loving can carry on nice little conversations. sorry about the scattered information but bless his heart he gets alot from his mom thanks becky.]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=185 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:19:54 +0000 Kevin http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=185 I was wondering regarding the results of these findings if any of you think that this appears to be empirically true for you in terms of yourself and those you know who have AS.
I would be very interested to hear everyone's opinion on this.]]> I was wondering regarding the results of these findings if any of you think that this appears to be empirically true for you in terms of yourself and those you know who have AS.
I would be very interested to hear everyone's opinion on this.]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=184 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:31:14 +0000 TiNkErBeLl http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=184
My intrests are animals,music,watchin dvds,solar system,video games,
readin guiness book of records or ripleys believe it or not.


Thanks]]>
My intrests are animals,music,watchin dvds,solar system,video games,
readin guiness book of records or ripleys believe it or not.


Thanks]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=183 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:04:18 +0000 channing28105 http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=183 I am looking for E-MAIL ONLY pen pals that will accept short letters with questions like for example:
1. Do you have any pets?
2. Do you like music?
3. What type of music do you like
about every 6 months because I am a very extremely busy person with working a lot of 25 hour weeks at my jobs and at my group home with things like daily evening cleaning Chores and activitys like Walking on the Treadmill for 30 Minutes On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Circle of friends every Thursday (except June, July and August), Class every single Sunday from 8:30am-12:30pm, cooking Dinner at the group home on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm-2:20pm, Working every single Saturday and Sunday at my Jobs from 3:00pm-8:00pm If you would like to be my e-mail pen pal please e-mail me at the e-mails listed below:

CHANNING28105@LYCOS.COM
CHANNING28270@GMAIL.COM
CHANCHAN79@KITTYMAIL.COM


I am wondering does anyone have a Facebook page or a Myspace page

My Facebook name is: Channing Ashbaugh
My Myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/channing28270


If so Please Add me.

Channing]]> I am looking for E-MAIL ONLY pen pals that will accept short letters with questions like for example:
1. Do you have any pets?
2. Do you like music?
3. What type of music do you like
about every 6 months because I am a very extremely busy person with working a lot of 25 hour weeks at my jobs and at my group home with things like daily evening cleaning Chores and activitys like Walking on the Treadmill for 30 Minutes On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Circle of friends every Thursday (except June, July and August), Class every single Sunday from 8:30am-12:30pm, cooking Dinner at the group home on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm-2:20pm, Working every single Saturday and Sunday at my Jobs from 3:00pm-8:00pm If you would like to be my e-mail pen pal please e-mail me at the e-mails listed below:

CHANNING28105@LYCOS.COM
CHANNING28270@GMAIL.COM
CHANCHAN79@KITTYMAIL.COM


I am wondering does anyone have a Facebook page or a Myspace page

My Facebook name is: Channing Ashbaugh
My Myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/channing28270


If so Please Add me.

Channing]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=182 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:09:46 +0000 jackjames http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=182 In medical terminology, addiction is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence, as in drug addiction. When the drug or substance on which someone is dependent is suddenly removed, it will cause withdrawal, a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. Addiction is generally associated with increased drug tolerance. In physiological terms, addiction is not necessarily associated with substance abuse since this form of addiction can result from using medication as prescribed by a doctor.

jack
______________________________________________
Addiction Treatment]]> In medical terminology, addiction is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence, as in drug addiction. When the drug or substance on which someone is dependent is suddenly removed, it will cause withdrawal, a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. Addiction is generally associated with increased drug tolerance. In physiological terms, addiction is not necessarily associated with substance abuse since this form of addiction can result from using medication as prescribed by a doctor.

jack
______________________________________________
Addiction Treatment]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=181 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:20:59 +0000 magichands http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=181 thanks.....daniel]]> thanks.....daniel]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=180 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:15:47 +0000 vassilizenit http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=180
If I go to the doctors & get an official diagnosis of Aspergers, then what would this acheive me?

If I got an official diagnosis, would this mean that I'd be classed as having learning difficulties.... which could then help me, with learning in different courses.

I could be said to have mild dyslexia, I get dates really muddled & the 6 & the 9 thing, mixing them up. I find spelling... Well lets just say that my son is 9 & he has spellings for school, and I found it really difficult to get the correct spelling for calendar(?) & I had to laugh, but it shouldn't be, should it? The phone number said in a different way, that question in the Aspie quiz really hit the nail on the head...

I wish there was a friendly place to go for an Aspie evaluation. I'd allways be worried that people may think that I'm trying to make excuses in life & really I don't want others to think of me that I cannot be equal to them, I just want to move forward & progress in life & horror of horrors a little social intergration wouldn't go amiss!]]>
If I go to the doctors & get an official diagnosis of Aspergers, then what would this acheive me?

If I got an official diagnosis, would this mean that I'd be classed as having learning difficulties.... which could then help me, with learning in different courses.

I could be said to have mild dyslexia, I get dates really muddled & the 6 & the 9 thing, mixing them up. I find spelling... Well lets just say that my son is 9 & he has spellings for school, and I found it really difficult to get the correct spelling for calendar(?) & I had to laugh, but it shouldn't be, should it? The phone number said in a different way, that question in the Aspie quiz really hit the nail on the head...

I wish there was a friendly place to go for an Aspie evaluation. I'd allways be worried that people may think that I'm trying to make excuses in life & really I don't want others to think of me that I cannot be equal to them, I just want to move forward & progress in life & horror of horrors a little social intergration wouldn't go amiss!]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=179 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:11:21 +0000 cazzie http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=179 thanks caroline]]> thanks caroline]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=178 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:20:12 +0000 vassilizenit http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=178
She didn't take me seriously.

I showed her the Aspie quiz & I got her to answer the questions on my behalf.... the score she gave me was closer to 130, my score being between 140 & 158. She seemed to accept that I have Aspergers...... but I don't know if she understands Aspergers...

I explained the EQ & she just said that if I was more sociable then maybe my EQ would go up! lol

How do I explain to other people how I feel?]]>
She didn't take me seriously.

I showed her the Aspie quiz & I got her to answer the questions on my behalf.... the score she gave me was closer to 130, my score being between 140 & 158. She seemed to accept that I have Aspergers...... but I don't know if she understands Aspergers...

I explained the EQ & she just said that if I was more sociable then maybe my EQ would go up! lol

How do I explain to other people how I feel?]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=177 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:26:50 +0000 flitterstads http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=177 http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=176 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:09:01 +0000 Charlqua http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=176 my son is now 7 & was diagnosed with aspergers in May (finally!) The major problem i'm having now is dealing with his angry outbursts & his violence towards people. He's just been sent home, again, from school for punching the teacher 3 times & there is now talk of maybe trying to move him onto another school. He will hit me at home when he gets angry & frustrated. I have no idea how to deal with this, as he doesn't really care what the result is & how much he hurts. I'm also very worred about the future, cause as he gets older the increase in injury is getting bigger & more dangerous. I really don't want to go down the root of asking the doctors for medication that would help him cope - but really need advice on alternatives]]> my son is now 7 & was diagnosed with aspergers in May (finally!) The major problem i'm having now is dealing with his angry outbursts & his violence towards people. He's just been sent home, again, from school for punching the teacher 3 times & there is now talk of maybe trying to move him onto another school. He will hit me at home when he gets angry & frustrated. I have no idea how to deal with this, as he doesn't really care what the result is & how much he hurts. I'm also very worred about the future, cause as he gets older the increase in injury is getting bigger & more dangerous. I really don't want to go down the root of asking the doctors for medication that would help him cope - but really need advice on alternatives]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=175 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:22:43 +0000 BethanyH http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=175
Requirements:
Participants must have received a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome from a psychiatrist or other professional, must be at least 18 years old, and must speak English as a first language.

Description of study:
The purpose of this study is to see how people with Asperger Syndrome characterize important events and how they make sense of their own personal life story. For this study, participants will be interviewed on Google Talk instant messenger and during the course of this interview will be asked to respond to questions about two different types of memories and will also be asked some questions about life in general. On average, this study takes 45 minutes, though this varies from person to person.

Benefits of participation:
Research has shown that writing about important personal experiences is linked with improvements in mental and physical health. (see Pennebaker and Seagal, Forming a story: The health benefits of narrative, 1999)

Risks of participation:
There are no anticipated risks, although participants should keep in mind that the researcher is not a clinical psychologist or therapist.

Compensation:
Each participant will receive a gift certificate to either Amazon.co.uk (for £5) or to Amazon.com (for whatever the exchange rate equivalent of £5 is--usually around $10).

How to take part:
Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=s...qG9Q_3d_3d

Feel free to e-mail me at bheywood01@qub.ac.uk if you have any questions. Thanks!

Bethany T. Heywood
PhD candidate
Institute of Cognition and Culture
Queen’s University Belfast]]>
Requirements:
Participants must have received a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome from a psychiatrist or other professional, must be at least 18 years old, and must speak English as a first language.

Description of study:
The purpose of this study is to see how people with Asperger Syndrome characterize important events and how they make sense of their own personal life story. For this study, participants will be interviewed on Google Talk instant messenger and during the course of this interview will be asked to respond to questions about two different types of memories and will also be asked some questions about life in general. On average, this study takes 45 minutes, though this varies from person to person.

Benefits of participation:
Research has shown that writing about important personal experiences is linked with improvements in mental and physical health. (see Pennebaker and Seagal, Forming a story: The health benefits of narrative, 1999)

Risks of participation:
There are no anticipated risks, although participants should keep in mind that the researcher is not a clinical psychologist or therapist.

Compensation:
Each participant will receive a gift certificate to either Amazon.co.uk (for £5) or to Amazon.com (for whatever the exchange rate equivalent of £5 is--usually around $10).

How to take part:
Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=s...qG9Q_3d_3d

Feel free to e-mail me at bheywood01@qub.ac.uk if you have any questions. Thanks!

Bethany T. Heywood
PhD candidate
Institute of Cognition and Culture
Queen’s University Belfast]]> http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=174 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:08:10 +0000 Dindda http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=174 http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=173 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:02:28 +0000 softy http://www.aspergerhelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=173
I have a 14 year old son who diagnosed when he was 13.
It has been a difficult journey and I guess one that has no end. Just forever changing.

I hope I have posted this hello in the right place.]]>
I have a 14 year old son who diagnosed when he was 13.
It has been a difficult journey and I guess one that has no end. Just forever changing.

I hope I have posted this hello in the right place.]]>