There has been much speculation surrounding Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter who killed his mother, 20 children and six adults before taking his own life last Friday. As people ...

How am I supposed to begin an article describing what it's like to be autistic? For the record, I have no idea whether those reports are true, and since none of us can know until more information ...

In January 2013, a psychologist diagnosed our 10-year-old son, Jacob, with Asperger’s syndrome. Four months later, the American Psychiatric Association declared that Asperger’s was no longer a valid ...

Research suggests people with autism have a higher rate of aggressive behavior Asperger's is a mild form of autism often characterized by social awkwardness Experts: Those with autism are sometimes ...

The majority of women with Asperger Syndrome are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Ariel Gold considers her own diagnosis at age 20. My name is Ariel Gold. I’m 20-years-old, and like many people my age, I ...

Liane Willey watched from behind a two-way mirror as doctors at the University of Kansas performed a series of psychological tests on her 5-year-old daughter. From the day the girl was born, Liane had ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Asperger’s share similarities that can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis and general misunderstanding. Asperger’s, or Asperger’s syndrome, is an old diagnostic ...

D.L. Hughley is used to his 26-year-old son grappling with Asperger's syndrome, but continues to be surprised by his strides. Parents whose children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum understand ...

Gilbert Posada, her father, said he dropped his daughter off for school at about 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Oficiales buscan ...

When I was first diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at the age of 14, Asperger's was barely on the public radar. One of my earliest experiences discussing the condition with others was having them ...