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  • Craig Aug 29, 2010 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! I grew up not knowing I was on the spectrum, and didn't find out until our son was diagnosed. Now it makes sense that I learned to program a computer in 4th grade by reading the manual. My son is doing well, even socially; however he struggles often with meltdowns, especially if we paint the walls or change his environment in any way. We've learned some things about preventing aspergers tantrums and I put them on on my blog in hopes that others can benefit from what we've learned. Now I'm glad to see sites like WrongPlanet; it makes me feel less alien, and my son is a proud aspie as well.
  • Craig Aug 29, 2010 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! I grew up not knowing I was on the spectrum, and didn't find out until our son was diagnosed. Now it makes sense that I learned to program a computer in 4th grade by reading the manual. My son is doing well, even socially; however he struggles often with meltdowns, especially if we paint the walls or change his environment in any way. We've learned some things about preventing aspergers tantrums and I put them on on my blog in hopes that others can benefit from what we've learned. It's amazing how struggles over minor changes can wear everyone down. I'm glad to see sites like WrongPlanet; it makes me feel less alien, and my son is a proud aspie as well.
  • Othercat Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    This is s great lens. I hope more people read it, if just to clear up the misconceptions.
  • d-artist Feb 19, 2010 @ 9:03 am | delete
    very informative lens...5*...I appreicate all the information in regards to Aspergers.
  • Mike Keller Feb 8, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Hi, yes great info, thanks (I finally got here after your request, sorry about the delay).

    I have one "addition" on the info above, nothing tremendously important, but relevant: you wrote: Dan Aykroyd (actor who's famous for his Cone Heads character).

    And of course, that is true, but my First encounter with Mr. Aykroyd was in the movie "Sneakers", where he plays a "high functioning Geek-type person that is hooked on conspiracy theories". A very appropriate role in a way :-)
  • mandy dudley Jan 10, 2010 @ 1:51 am | delete
    hi i am a mum of a 9yr old son, and his social communication skills are poor, where we live in havering is no programs for this please does anyone no where i can get information for this. a big thankyou. mandy
  • mysticmama Jan 7, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    Welcome to Squidoo!
  • GroovyFinds Jan 7, 2010 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Fantastic Info!
  • HikiCulture Jan 7, 2010 @ 6:52 am | delete
    Guys: Thanks for all of the comments.
  • bearsworth8 Jan 7, 2010 @ 12:58 am | delete
    I did not know this. Thanks for sharing and great job! 5 stars!
  • Jan 6, 2010 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Grea lens! 5 stars and favorited too! I hope you have all you wish in 2010!
  • TanyaWhaley Jan 6, 2010 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    Truly Awesome lens! Love it! 5 *'s and favorited! Happy New Year! Wish you all the best!
  • AlinaWarner Jan 5, 2010 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Great lens 5***** and favorited too! Happy 2010!
  • Dwighk Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    I'm a farmer who has been diagnosed with Asperger's. I think this is a good article, very well written and accurately describes Asperger's Syndrome. Good job!
  • dc64 Jan 4, 2010 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Love this lens, and the video on Stimming. I used to be a twirler, but I had to stop when I got older, so now I pace the floor when there is too much chaos going on, especially at work. My co-workers don't bother me about it at all, they just let me be.
  • Jan 3, 2010 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Really like how everything is spelled out in plain English on this lens. WrongPlanet.net is another great resource for those with Asperger's Syndrome or on the autism spectrum as well. 5 stars!
  • HikiCulture Jan 3, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    InternetCowgirl - Thanks for the comment.

    I initially listed WrongPlanet under "Aspergers support forums", but took the link out since most people on the autism spectrum who use forums already know of it.
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