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I have Aspergers Syndrome and I am not creative. I can’t paint or draw, I can’t sculpt or carve, and I have no musical talent whatsoever. In fact by the time you have finished reading this post I am quite sure you will agree that writing is a bit of a stretch! My complete lack of artistry makes me the worst example for the post I am about to write. I often read various interpretations of the diagnostic criteria of Aspergers Syndrome , and one that is commonly listed is “A Lack of Imagination” or something very similar.
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD; diagnoses including Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified) are not typically known for being highly creative. The public perception of autism revolves mostly around poor social skills, self-stimulatory behaviors (stims; for example, rocking and hand-flapping), and perhaps savant-like memory skills (for example, Rainman ). There is, however, some evidence that individuals on the autism spectrum have the ability to be highly creative . Anecdotal Evidence There is ample anecdotal evidence of highly creative individuals being on the autism spectrum. Recent reports have speculated that Albert Einstein and Issac Newton had Asperger’s .
Autism Papers--Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics/Learning Styles and Intervention Strategies pg 2
Language Comprehension/Auditory Processing Difficulties Characteristics: Children with Asperger's Syndrome generally interpret auditory information literally and concretely . They can have difficulty understanding figurative language, jokes/riddles, multiple meaning words, teasing and implied meanings.
Autism Papers--Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics/Learning Styles and Intervention Strategies pg 1
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Lazy Kid or Executive Dysfunction? | LD Topics | LD OnLine
By: Tracy Landon and Linda Oggel (2002) Do you have a student who seems incredibly lazy? Intentionally forgetful? Absolutely unmotivated?Students will often have difficulty starting and completing homework when they do not understand the instructions or the purpose of the work set. This may be interpreted as deliberate refusal. It is essential to explain visually why homework is important. The ability to transfer skills from school to home can also be a problem.
Homework - | autism | Asperger syndrome |
Executive dysfunction (or executive function deficit (EFD) ), in psychology (primarily cognitive psychology , neuroscience , and clinical neuropsychology ), is a disruption to the efficacy of the executive system . It can refer to both neurocognitive deficits and behavioural symptoms . Executive dysfunction is implicated in numerous psychopathologies and mental disorders , as well as short-term and long-term changes in non-clinical executive control. [ edit ] Overview Executive functioning is a theoretical construct representing a domain of cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive processes.
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In addition to the core impairments of the triad, many students with Asperger syndrome will have difficulties with fine and gross motor co-ordination and organisational skills. They can also be affected by underlying fears and phobias, often (but not always) related to sensory sensitivities. These can have a significant effect on their behaviour, and the impact of fears and phobias on daily life should not be underestimated. Our experience shows that transition is most successful where there is good communication between parents and school.
Asperger syndrome: the triad of impairments - | autism | Asperger syndrome |
Theory of mind is the ability to attribute mental states— beliefs , intents , desires , pretending , knowledge , etc.—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one's own. [ 1 ] Though there are philosophical approaches to issues raised in such discussions, the theory of mind as such is distinct from the philosophy of mind . [ edit ] Defining theory of mind Theory of mind is a theory insofar as the mind is not directly observable. [ 1 ] The presumption that others have a mind is termed a theory of mind because each human can only intuit the existence of his or her own mind through introspection, and no one has direct access to the mind of another.
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In a 2001 research paper , Simon Baron-Cohen describes Theory of Mind as "...being able to infer the full range of mental states (beliefs, desires, intentions, imagination, emotions, etc.) that cause action. In brief, having a theory of mind is to be able to reflect on the contents of one's own and other's minds." For many of those with autism or Asperger's , mindblindness, or lack of Theory of Mind creates major barriers to communication and closeness. These barriers often lead to those nearest to the individual feel, whether real or perceived, a lack of empathy from the individual. When I think of Theory of Mind, I think of an amusing, but of course very inaccurate, belief I harbored as a young child. While playing games like hide and seek, I used to think, "If I can't see them, they can't see me."
Empathy, Mindblindness, and Theory of Mind | Psychology Today
Shocking? It might be, if you’ve believed up to this point that Aspies and other folks on the spectrum lack the capacity to empathize with other people – in other words, if you believe that we cannot feel or care about your pain. There is lot of misinformation about autism spectrum disorders to begin with.
Inside and Out: A Few Words about Empathy | Autism and Empathy
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Teaching Students with Aspergers Syndrome: Tips for Teachers and Parents
Students with asperger's syndrome may experience difficulties with focusing as well as lack of focus. Focus involves attention. Sometimes asperger's students focus all their attention on a particular object or subject; therefore, they fail to focus on what information the instructor is presenting. All their energy is directed toward a particular subject or object. Why? Because that object or subject is not overwhelming to them and they understand it.Educators can be great allies in keeping your youngster with Aspergers safe and successful in school, but you'll need to make sure they have all the knowledge they need to help. Use these suggestions to create an information packet to bring educators up to speed. Five Things Educators Need to Know— 1.
My Aspergers Child: Teaching Aspergers Children: Tips For Teachers
What is Asperger syndrome? - | autism | Asperger syndrome |
Here we explain more about Asperger syndrome - a form of autism - including the three main difficulties that people with Asperger syndrome share, how many people have the condition, and what may cause it. As soon as we meet a person we make judgements about them. From their facial expression, tone of voice and body language we can usually tell whether they are happy, angry or sad and respond accordingly.Welcome to the website of the Asperger's Syndrome Foundation. We are a small registered charity based in central London, England. We do hope that you will find our site helpful and informative. We will update it regularly.