MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'autism asperger'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214192&cid=t_318559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F30%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-30-2010%2F I caught the movie Love and Other Drugs over the weekend. Did you see it? I have to say it surprised me by it’s uncharacteristically non-romantic romantic comedy. Although it was funny and about love, it broached the topic in such a poignant and refreshing way, I was taken aback. There was something Jake Gyllenhaal’s character Jamie said towards the end of the movie that really stuck with me. He said that in a parallel universe the two of them would be healthy and perfect and would worry about superficial things like feeling guilty about hiring someone to clean their house. (Not to spoil it for you if you haven’t seen the movie, but it is mentioned in the movie’s description that one of them is ill.) Yet, he said he would rather be the couple they were now. As I get... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214192 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:27:07 +0100 4214192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969052&cid=t_318559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F14%2Fintroducing-autism-aspergers-and-beyond%2F In this day and age, we seem to increasingly medicalize mental disorders and their treatment, even in very young children. I believe this has significant repercussions in a child’s development, when parents turn to a psychiatric drug as the sole remedy for their child’s concerns. While no parents wants to see their child suffer needlessly, medications have become the “go to” treatment despite the efficacy and greater safety of other treatments. I’m pleased to welcome you to Autism, Asperger’s and Beyond, a blog by Diane Yapko, MA. Diane is a speech-language pathologist who for the past 30 years has specialized in working with the pediatric population in the areas of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental and neurological disabilities. After listening to her speak on ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969052 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:08:00 +0100 3969052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262822&cid=t_318559_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FKOr3pQElETk%2Fchanges-dreams.html A lot of changes seem to make their entry in my life. Yesterday I said farewell to my support worker. After having shared many things, we are forced to end our business contact. It's all a matter of money. It's strange. We shared thoughts about the past two years and dreams about both our future together as we had a farewell drink yesterday. Life goes on. I have already met my new support worker. So far she seems to be a good choice. Changes however, do effect me deeply. Yes, I am an Aspie :-). I try to find rest in doing lots of other things like the bookcrossing things. I really like it and it's an adventure to prepare books for future travel around the world. I recommend http://www.bookcrossing/ to you all! The books I use for bookcrossing are used books, often bought cheap in a second... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262822 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +0100 3262822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106769&cid=t_318559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fmental-health-year-in-review-2009%2F Another year is over, and so brings us to the close of another year of great stories, great friends, and great insights into the world of psychology — our annual Year in Review of Mental Health. Conflicts of Interest, Lawsuits and Transparency Perhaps 2009 will be noted as the year of reckoning for pharmaceutical companies, who have not enjoyed good press this year. In January, we noted how Eli Lilly settled a Zyprexa lawsuit for $1.4 billion with 30 states due to its off-label marketing of the atypical antipsychotic drug for use in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Philip over at Furious Seasons puts the total Zyprexa tab at $2.8 billion with settlements with 39 states, with another 6 states pending. Keeping in mind that Zyprexa has had $37 billion in sales since its introduc... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106769 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:55:38 +0100 3106769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424372&cid=t_318559_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faustralia-autistic-committee-lockout-a4%2F In Australia the Autism Asperger Advocacy Australia (A4) steering committee has locked out all members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders.  According to a notice sent by the Australian ASAN Chapter, they were notified by their members today that they have removed a dissenting minority on the A4 steering committee - which includes oddly enough every [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424372 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:02:01 +0100 2424372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486995&cid=t_318559_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2F29marbles.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fpower-of-pop-culture.html I will be the first to admit that I am a huge consumer of pop culture. I like to watch good TV (no, it's not an oxymoron) and film, I keep up with the latest in music (yes, some of it is awful), love video games, and read the occasional novel (though most of my reading these days is non-fiction). It comes through every now and then, like in my October post "Every soul is perfect" - Is there autism in heaven? (Redux), a reflection on how autism was treated on the CBS show Ghost Whisperer.In response to that post, Ian Parker submitted the following:Um, regarding heaven and 'perfect souls', I would hope that people do not determine their religious beliefs based on the pseudo-religious-philosophical musings of the writers of Ghost Whisperer. At least take the time to consider what Homer has to... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486995 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:46:00 +0100 486995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487001&cid=t_318559_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2F29marbles.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fmore-thoughts-on-not-quite-aspergers.html In my post 'Not-quite-Asperger's-Syndrome Syndrome' I intentionally kept the satirical/sarcastic tone of the original article, my only acknowledgment of the true nature of that article being an emoticon at the end and a 'satire' technorati tag. Most of the conversation I've seen on this article - some resulting from my original post - has been critical of the intent and execution of the article. I must admit, though, that I found it - if not humorous - entertaining and well-aimed. (For more discussion on the original article, check out How DARE They! What Do NTs Know Anyway?) A recent episode of the TV show House, which Joseph also mentions in his response-post and which Autism Diva blogged, came to mind.But my real thoughts were along the lines of, "Wow, now we know that autism awarenes... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487001 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 01:08:00 +0100 487001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487002&cid=t_318559_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2F29marbles.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fnot-quite-aspergers-syndrome-syndrome.html I have my Google News page set up to show top stories in several categories, including Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Most of the stories are routine types of things, personal stories, communities trying to deal with autism, and the latest medical studies. One of the latter caught my eye today; how can you miss a story with a title like Study: Most Self-Diagnosed "Asperger's" Patients Just Assholes?The article addresses the recent phenomenon of people, mostly young adults, who are self-diagnosing Asperger's as an explanation for their "peculiar and often abrasive personality."For years Soshul wondered what was wrong with her. Although her online life was rich and fulfilling, her "real life" inability to get along with coworkers or maintain a romantic relationship had become a source of de... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487002 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:11:00 +0100 487002