Rudy Simone’s 22 Things a Woman with Asperger’s Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know
Rudy Simone’s 22 Things a Woman with Asperger’s Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know.
This is a must watch for everyone in the autism community
FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH AUTISM – Celebrities With Aspergers Syndrome from The Aspie World
As part of the Autism Awareness Month we though we would share this brilliant video from Aspie World about celebs with autism and aspergers!
Can you think of any others that should be added to our list!
Autism, Social Media and Cyber-bullying
Do you have a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome? Do you use social media? Have you ever used social media in the past?
Charlotte Clark-Hughes has asked us to help her find people for a research study into cyber-bullying and autism.
Clark-Hughes writes “I am a Masters student at the University of Kent. I study an MSc in Analysis and Intervention for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and I am currently conducting a research study into the Occurrences of Cyber-bullying in Asperger’s Syndrome. This study explores the experiences that people with autism have had with cyber-bullying and social media as well as the impact which this has had on their self esteem. This is an extremely important topic to research, considering that previous research has indicated that social media has become an increasingly popular alternative avenue for communication and social interaction for people with high-functioning autism. However, it has been suggested that a lack of fluency in social interaction leads people to be more at risk from online victimisation.
Charlotte is currently recruiting for a questionnaire-based study investigating the cyber-bullying experiences of people diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. If you would like to take part in the study please follow this link:
https://kentsspssr.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXoM12sCLQt6z8F
The questionnaire is online and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and you will also receive the option to enter a lottery draw for a £20 Amazon voucher. If you wish to know more about the study, please contact Ms Clark-Hughes by email (cc637@kent.ac.uk) and she will be happy to discuss the study with you.”
Autism and Relationships Research
My name is Grace Hancock and I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology candidate from Deakin University, Victoria.
Both myself, and fellow PhD candidate, Laura Pecora, are conducting a study that may be of interest to females diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The project is being supervised by Associate Professor Mark Stokes. This study aims to increase knowledge about the experiences of friendships, relationships, and sexuality for individuals with ASD as they approach adolescence and early adulthood. The main aim of this research is to investigate the issues and challenges; as well as the positive factors that males and females on the spectrum face in their pursuit of fulfilling relationships and well being in all areas including sexuality.
Given that there is extremely limited research of the experiences that are unique to this diagnostic population, we believe that improving the knowledge base in this area will work to increase awareness and foster greater understanding among parents, family, carers and supporters of persons with ASD. Furthermore we anticipate that the findings of this study will inform and enhance sex-education programs tailored specifically to address those concerns that individuals with ASD may experience. Accordingly, we are interested in responses from people who have a clinical diagnosis of High-functioning ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome, and are aged between 12 and 24 years, or their parents.
Participation consists of answering an anonymous questionnaire, which can be accessed through the following link: http://psych.hosted-sites.deakin.edu.au/sbs
This should take approximately 25-35 minutes to complete.
The study has approval from the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee- (DUHREC: 2014-270).
Neurodiversity
That is it – really simple.
How should be refer to autism now that it constituent parts ( ie Asperger’s syndrome, Autistic Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Not Otherwise Specified)) have all been rolled in together?
(I was told one of the reasons in the UK was that the responsible local government bodies were trying to say that Asperger’s syndrome was not serious enough to warrant funding.)
Anyhow in the last few years there are been a further conversation in the autism community about nomenclature.
Should we call it Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?
What do you think?
Please take the poll and share your thoughts in the comments box below.
Many thanks in advance!