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If you are going to use words like Tantrum and Meltdown that suggest all people on the spectrum are monsters at least use different words that embody constructive causes. The words meltdown and tantrum really should be banished from any intelligent caring talk of “Autism Spectrum Disorders”. Trantrum and Meltdown are holdovers from 50 plus years ago when autism was not well know or understood. Meltdown and Tantrum have almost nothing to do with defining the autism spectrum life experience and almost everything to do with describing neurotypical frustration and ignorance about the real nature and quality of life on the autism spectrum. Come on people saying autistic people have tantrums and meltdowns is a kin to using ethnic slurs to define unique populations and races of people. Sure less evolved elements in societies revel in fully indulging their ignorance and hate but we who care about autistic people are better than that. We can talk intelligently about the autism experience without using terms like meltdown and tantrum to describe the werewolf like aspects of life on the spectrum. Ok if my whole autistic werewolf born terms are no better than Tantrum and Meltdown in describing life on the spectrum so be it. What I suggest here is a start. In the end all I am saying is let’s move away from Tantrum and Meltdown in defining this most sensitive part of life on autism‘s spectrum. Let’s move to words that affirm this painful part of the autism life experience in ways that …

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What is the diference between ASD vs ASC? How to detect it in child’s behaviour?

I have a three year old and she is currently lined up for a series of evaluation appointments but the waiting period is 8 n- 14 mnths for pretty much all of them. Our GP mentioned ASD but she would not diagnose because she is not sure, but I am very concern. What are the signs I should look for?
I live in Toronto, Canada. I am trying best I can to get her an appt earlier, but the waits to get into the hospital for evaluation are quite long. Thank you all for the informative answers.

I’m 14 and the other day I was diagnosed with it. I know it is a form of autism, but I don’t understand the details

Dr. Laurie Stephens Director of Clinical Services at Education Spectrum @edspec.org Dr. Stephens is a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of children with ASD. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, and has been working in the field of autism for over 20 years. Dr. Stephens was previously the Director of Autism Spectrum Disorders Programs at The Help Group and the Director of Child Services for the Developmental Disabilities Program at University Hospital, Stony Brook (now The Cody Center). She has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally. Her areas of speciality include the early diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome, developing social skills curriculum, facilitating early play skills and the development of theory of mind.

I am 17 years old, have just finished a computing and information technology course at college. I initially wanted to do a business but let my ego get the better of me and did IT. I must say I have a very strong interest in the internet and in stocks and shares. What should I do if I don’t like the business and finance related course? Should I just do IT and get a career in IT, or what? What is the best career choice for someone like me with asperger syndrome?

i need a social story of children with a autism spectrum disorders . which should be motivational to the parents with autistic children . am a speech therapist

I have an extremely disruptive and challenging student in my class with Aspergers and ADHD – he has recently been diagnosed. Any suggestions on what to write on his report card?

Like Aspergers syndrome? I have been trying to find out the cause of my major anxiety and depression for about 5 years now and I have just recently been diagnosed as bipolar, I also am OCD and ADD, and my meds have not been very effective at treating anything. I stumbled across the “Aspie” or aspergers quiz online and took it and it said that I was most likely an “Aspie”. I know that these things cant be used to diagnose but are they fairly accurate when tested against people who actually do have aspergers? Should I bring this up to my psychiatrist to pursue it further? If there’s anything to it then It would explain a lot of things but I cant understand how I wouldn’t know sooner, Is it common for people to go undiagnosed for decades like this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Here are my scores on the quizzes.

Your Aspie score: 177 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 44 of 20
You are very likely an Aspie

http://www.rdos.net/eng/poly12c.php?p1=90&p2=97&p3=95&p4=76&p5=88&p6=90&p7=79&p8=73&p9=69&p10=77&p11=89&p12=68[/img]

The other quiz I took my score was 45, and it says that anything over 34 is an “extreme” score.
http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism.htm

Thank you very much.
BTW, My anxiety/depression has been a huge problem all of my life, I just started going to the doctor for it about 5 years ago.