Research summaries for autism therapy: Asperger Syndrome

definition of Asperger Syndrome: Neurobiological pervasive developmental disorder that is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills. Individuals with Asperger (or Asperger's) syndrome often have average or above average intelligence and typical language development. Asperger syndrome can be difficult to diagnose.
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Comorbidity of Asperger’s Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder, Summarized Feb 16, 2009

Mood stabilizers and second generation antipsychotics may be helpful for people who have Asperger syndrome and bipolar syndrome.

Some patients who are being treated for mental health issues also have autism. A diagnosis of autism in these people may be very helpful when it comes to treatment. This paper describes three patients with Asperger syndrome and bipolar spectrum disorders. These three patients had been prescribed many types of drug therapy over the years. When a patient has bipolar syndrome and Asperger syndrome it may be very tricky to treat obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Read more...

Anxiety Disorders in Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Empirically Informed Diagnosis and Treatment, Summarized Jan 13, 2009

Children with autism may benefit from being assessed for anxiety disorder with a validated screening tool.

Many people with autism suffer from anxiety. Children with Asperger's syndrome are even more likely to have anxiety than children with autism. Adults with autism often have increased stress, anxiety, panic attacks and fear of crowds. This review article describes the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. The authors suggest that doctors questions parents about any signs of anxiety in their children with autism. Read more...

LEGO® Therapy and the Social Use of Language Programme: An Evaluation of Two Social Skills Interventions for Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Summarized Dec 31, 2008

LEGO therapy may help with social skills and behavior.

This study was designed to test whether LEGO therapy and the Social Use of Language Programme (SLUP) work in social skill groups for 6-11 year olds with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome. Social problems were reduced after 18 weeks of LEGO therapy, but did not reduce after SLUP therapy. Both LEGO therapy and SLUP therapy groups showed decreased bad behavior. The group that did not receive treatment did not improve. Each group had 15-16 children. Read more...

Life Begins on an Ant Farm for Two Patients with Asperger’s Syndrome, Summarized Dec 30, 2008

Ant farms may be a useful tool for helping people with Asperger syndrome learn about social structure.

This article is a case study of two people with Asperger syndrome who were given a treatment program of animal therapy combined with psychotherapy. At the start of the study, neither patient knew how to relate to others. One patient was a man who came from a strong and noisy family. One patient was an eight-year-old boy who came from a quiet family. Ants were helpful to both of them as a symbol and concrete presence to move psychotherapy treatment forward. Read more...

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Synonyms for Asperger Syndrome include: Asperger, Asperger's, Asperger's Syndrome, aspergers, Asperger’s, Asperger’s Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome
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