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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and those with autism present very different profiles in terms of learning, attention, and behavior. But just like LD, autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger's Syndrome) do not go away with time. Many individuals with LD struggle with some of the same types of challenges.

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Asperger's - Empathy Asperger's: A Study on Empathy
Intern Adam Ninyo describes his experiences with Asperper's Syndrome. Specifically, he discusses "limited empathy," a characteristic of Asperger's Syndrome. Adam feels that his experience with Asperger's Syndrome is contrary to that idea. In fact, he says that Asperger's has made him a "kinder more caring person." Read on to hear his story. More >
Video: What Is Asperger's Syndrome? Featured Video: What Is Asperger's Syndrome?
This Ask the Expert video provides an overview of Asperger's Syndrome and offers insights into the characteristics of individuals and how they differ from, or overlap with, other disorders that impact learning, attention and behavior. More >
Video: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Featured Video: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
This informative Ask the Expert video offers top line information about different disorders that fall under the Autism Spectrum (ASD) classification. Learn about the core features of ASD and become familiar with the specific areas of challenge that are hallmarks of this category of disabilities. More >
Video: What Is Nonverbal Learning Disability? Featured Video: What Is Nonverbal Learning Disability?
What do we mean by the term nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD or NLD)? What are the unique characteristics of individuals whose challenges in learning, attention and behavior are captured by this not-so-well-know and sometimes controversial disorder? More >
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Primer Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Primer
When most people think about learning disabilities (LD), and particularly as they present themselves during the early elementary and middle school grades, attention is focused on language-related problems such as reading, writing and spelling. This is consistent with the definition o... More >
Learning Disabilities and Asperger's Syndrome Learning Disabilities and Asperger's Syndrome
Since children with LD and Asperger's Syndrome (AS) sometimes share characteristics, it is tempting to say that they meet the diagnostic criteria for either classification. But this is not the case — learning disabilities and Asperger's Syndrome are separate and distinct disorders,... More >