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| Here's what people benefiting from our Aspergers advise are saying ...
"Dear Dave Angel, I just want to sincerely thank you for all your efforts and dedication with this website and articles which have all been so incredibly helpful to me...It's like a virtual support group
My little boy was just diagnosed with ASD at 3.25 years old, and I was devastated. But your informative articles have been incredibly insightful and I don't feel alone because of you!
Keep up the great work!!! We need you!"
Joan Brand
Long Island, NY, USA
"Hello Dave, I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you from the sunny Gold Coast in Queensland for all the information you send me. I am so grateful and am constantly referring people on to your site. The new system will be a great help.
I am mum to 3 children ages 17, 14 and 7.5. It is my 17 year old daughter Elizabeth who has Aspergers. I really appreciate all the tips and encouragement that I receive and I just wanted to say thank you. You do a wonderful job and it is such a blessing for me."
Heather Clark
Queensland, Australia
"Dear Dave, Thank you for your work in creating your wonderful newsletters. They are so informative and helpful. I look forward to receiving them and they have been a great help in matters relating to my 13 year old who has Aspergers."
Janey Grainger
Bromley, Kent, UK
"Your articles help me a great deal in trying to understand my son and find ways of helping him. Keep up the good work, in my mind you truly are an angel."
Suzanne Byrne
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Australia
"Dave, Just wanted to THANK YOU for all your help and wisdom with ASD and for sharing that with us! I've learned so very much about my grandson's world, since meeting you and being on your mailing list. What a true blessing!"
Lynn Wiley
Hinseville, Georgia, USA
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Bringing you the Best Aspergers Videos on the Internet ...
Many parents learn best through reading articles and communicating in our forum. But I know that other parents are really looking for helpful videos on the topic of Aspergers. And the internet today gives people far greater access than ever before, to a wealth of videos on Aspergers.
So in this department I'll be bringing you the best and most informative Aspergers videos from the internet. And let's face it there is a heck of a lot of awful stuff out there that you'd otherwise have to spend many a soul-destroying hour searching through! I'll be doing the searching for you and that way you can get the good stuff quickly and easily ... and discover even more about Aspergers by watching videos straight from your computer ...
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Aspergers Video - Girl and Women with Aspergers Syndrome
Based on the book, "Asperger's and Girls", by Tony Attwood, this video is a photo slideshow/musical montage of facts about girls and women with Asperger's Syndrome. Soft piano music plays in the background as you see a variety of fantasy-type artwork and photographs of girls and women, interlaced with comments about Asperger's Syndrome from the book referenced above. Very pleasant and informative clip that encourages you to read Dr. Attwood's book. Running time: 3 minutes, 25 seconds . . . keep reading
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Aspergers Video - I Have Asperger's Syndrome
A teen boy talks about what it means to have Asperger's Syndrome. He tells of being tested and learning of his diagnosis and not being terribly surprised. He then goes on to talk in detail about different characteristics and symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome that he is the most affected by. This boy speaks honestly, with a touch of humor, about Autism and how he may appear to other people who know nothing about the condition. He does use one swear word, and the ending graphic is a bit strange. Other than that, this boy has created an educated look into the heart of a boy with Asperger's Syndrome. Running time: 9 minutes, 59 seconds . . . keep reading
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Aspergers Video - Adult Asperger's Predjudice Witnessed In E.R.
This is a video plea from an adult woman with Autism to the Autism community, as well as the general public, specifically the medical community. After a severe meltdown resulting in a trip to the ER, this woman was basically treated poorly, in her opinion. Without the help of her advocate, she could have suffered due to medical allergies. She is quite angry, believing that members of the general public and the medical community treat people with Autism as chattel. This video showcases the importance of Autism awareness and education for everyone, as well as the importance of having an advocate. Running time: 6 minutes, 56 seconds . . . keep reading
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Video on Aspergers and Characters 2
This is part 2 of a video made by a teen girl with Asperger's Syndrome. In this video, she continues talking about movie and book characters who are portrayed as having Asperger's or High Functioning Autism. At one point, she loses her train of thought and begins to stim with her hands. This leads to a discussion of why people stim. She then moves on to talk about how special schools for young children with Autism tend to redirect stimming attempts, for no reason other than because it looks weird. Very interesting perspective that shows the differences in girls and boys with Asperger's Syndrome. Running time: 9 minutes, 51 seconds . . . keep reading
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Video on Aspergers Characters
A teen girl with Asperger's Syndrome talks about characters in books, television shows, and movies that are purposely portrayed as Asperger's and how this makes her feel. She goes on to give examples of other characters who are not purposely written as on the spectrum, but who have distinct characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome. These characters are more likeable, she believes, because they are not given a disability. Running time: 9 minutes 59 seconds ... . . . keep reading
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Video - Aspergers and Sexuality
This video is a segment from the Autism Hangout show, featuring Dr. Isabelle Henault. Dr. Henault is an expert in sexology and has written a book called "Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through Adulthood". She is based in Canada, but has close ties to other Autism and Asperger's Syndrome experts like Tony Attwood. Dr. Henault believes that teenagers and young adults must be specifically informed and educated about sexuality and puberty to prevent confusion and misinformation. Puberty can be a difficult time for any teen, but especially a teen on the spectrum. Dr. Henault invites interested viewers to email her with any questions regarding this subject. Running time: 9 minutes, 48 seconds . . . keep reading
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Video - "Tricks and Tips for Aspergers"
A young man with Asperger's Syndrome gives basic tips and tricks for surviving with AS. Some of these are common sense tips that may not be new information, but they are suggestions that he feels have helped him throughout his life. Others may be quite helpful for those watching who are undiagnosed and think they may have AS. This young man is very serious, yet tosses in a bit of humor to keep things lively. His speech pattern and Swedish accent are strong and he does use a couple of very minor negative words-suck, crap. Overall this video is a nice little pep talk to the Asperger's community. Running time: 11 minutes . . . keep reading
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Girls with Aspergers
Craig Evans of THE AUTISM HANGOUT interviews Dr. Tony Atwood, an Asperger's Syndrome expert, on the subject of the ratio of boys to girls with Autism. Dr. Atwood feels the current statistic of 4 boys to every 1 girl is flawed due to the differences in the symptoms that manifest in girls with Autism. Mr. Evans presents questions regarding girls and autism from group members for Dr. Tony to answer during this video. Dr. Tony also discusses his desire to bring one day workshops on the subject of girls with Autism to America after having success with them in Australia. Running time: 9 minutes, 59 seconds ... . . . keep reading
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Aspergers and Loneliness
This video is a trailer/preview for a new show coming out in January 2010 on PBS. Dr. John Cacioppo, a social psychologist, talks about the dangers of loneliness. The show called "This Emotional Life" will showcase Jason, a 29 year old with Asperger's Syndrome. The focus of this video is on Jason's childhood, as experienced by Jason himself, and also interviews with his mother and brother. The characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome are discussed. Dr. Cacioppo then goes on to talk about the serious health risks we all face from loneliness. Running time: 3 minutes 56 seconds ... . . . keep reading
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Do you have Asperger's Syndrome? - Getting a Relationship
This is a video of a young man with Aspergers from Sweden talking about his frustrations with dating. He makes an interesting point that as 75% of people with Aspergesr are male -- the odds are not so good for him to meet a girl with Aspergers. And he wants a girlfriend with Aspergers -- as he feels they will understand him better. He also talks about the fact that girls don't generally approach guys but it's generally the other way around. He says that he doesn't look approachable -- and people have said "you look sad" when he is actually OK. Also he discusses the challenges of interacting with a girl when you have Aspergers. Whilst this video does not provide major answers to the challenge of relationships; it provides fascinating insight as long as you are not offended by one or two swear words! Running Time 10 Minutes 50 Seconds ... . . . keep reading
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Biomation - Aspergers Syndrome
This is an awesome animated video made by children with Aspergers in York, UK. It is split into a number of short sections -- The brain -- Outlines how the brain is wired for children with Aspergers ... and how this effects them day to day. Diagnosis - A 16 yr old explaining his experiences in life and how his diagnosis helped him to understand Communication -- Why online communication can be easier than face to face. Favorite things and interests -- How having limited friends can lead to spending muc more time on interests and skills development. Sensory Overload -- A display of both visual and auditory experiences of Aspergers. And also understanding other people (mind blindness), what it's like to have aspergers and one Person's View of the future. A well presented video that in a few places may need you to turn up your pc volume a little -- but offers good insight into what things are like for young people with ASD. Running Time - 8 Minutes 41 Seconds ... . . . keep reading
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8 year old with Aspergers tells jokes
This video features an 8 year old boy called Hayden from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas; who has a diagnosis of Aspergers.He is filmed at home by his dad telling jokes as he wants to be a comedian one day.The video quality is excellent and Hayden's jokes are good too.He shows some "out takes" at the end, including a joke about "undercoat" that he really had to persevere with to get right.He is interviewed at the end which is really interesting and he shares both his dreams and his frustrations. Running Time 3 Minutes 49 Seconds ... . . . keep reading
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Aspergers News Desk
This is a cartoon style news broadcast about the basics and fundamentals of Aspergers An excellent video for showing people who are new to the diagnosis as it packs lots of helpful information and tips into under 2 minutes footage. So a helpful educational tool for family members, friends or school educators. Running Time 1 Minute 57 Seconds . . . keep reading
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Living with Aspergers
This is an excellent video set in the UK at City College in Norwich. It features students with Aspergers as well as their lecturers and learning support assistants. Several students give their experiences of college. This is followed by a lecturer and learning support assistant giving feedback on their students. The main feature of the video is the "rug room" which is an amazing space to help students to cope better with college and was designed by a young person with Aspergers. It features PlayStations, computers, color changing booths (which you can set to match mood), seating arrangements to facilitate social interaction and much more. At the end several students elaborated on the question "What do you find difficult at college" which was very enlightening. This is a high quality video with some great insight into what all colleges/schools should be aiming for with pupils who have Aspergers. Running Time 5 Minutes 17 Seconds . . . keep reading
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Video about Aspergers and meetings
This video features a young man in England. His video is all about how people with ASD are hugely disadvantaged in meetings. He talks about the problems for people with Aspergers in meetings ... . . . keep reading
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