"I've decided to home-school my son (high functioning) starting
next year (even though it's in the middle of school year) because of the
bullying that is going on in his public school this year. Am I being
over-protective? Also, how can autistic children be helped with bullying
so they can return to public school at some point?"
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Asperger’s Syndrome and Crime
Hot Topic of Discussion - Asperger’s Syndrome and Crime
It has always been a hot topic for discussion whether there is a direct association between Asperger’s Syndrome and violent crimes and offenses. Some media reports suggest that a person with Asperger’s Syndrome may be more likely to develop criminal behavior because of issues with social skills/communication. However, arguments from the other end of the spectrum dispute these findings, stating that people with Asperger’s Syndrome are more likely to be victims than offenders. And I have to say I am pretty much in favor of this end of the debate from personal experience.
Efforts to further increase the awareness of Asperger’s Syndrome is still needed to extend the understanding of this condition in order to recognize and avoid misconceptions and confusion. Awareness of this condition within criminal courts also has grown over the past few years, and certain measures have been in effect in order to respond to the nature of Asperger’s Syndrome. But it’s still a work in progress!
Cursing in Children with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism
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Parenting Young Adults with HFA and Asperger's
"My 20 year old high functioning autistic son (unemployed and not
attending college) is staying out all night and not telling us where he
has been. I am worried as he is not really ‘street wise’ and probably at
big risk."
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